Old 97's singer Rhett Miller will host a concert at the Granada Theater to raise money for cystic fibrosis research. The show takes place Nov. 14, and features sets by Miller, the O's and Shibboleth. Gordon Keith hosts.
Wanna go to the show? Be the first to e-mail hhauk (at) quickdfw.com with the subject line "Rhett" and we'll get a pair of tickets out to you. And if you don't make the cut today, come back Monday 'bout this time for another chance.
What makes a masterpiece? How about great performances by Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft, a slew of memorable quotes ("Would you like me to seduce you?" "Plastics!") and a wonderful Simon and Garfunkel soundtrack. Hard to believe the Mike Nichols-directed classic The Graduate came out 42 years ago. See it again at midnight (also Saturday at midnight). Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers Lane. $10. www.landmarktheaters.com.
Destroyer, a.k.a. Canadian singer-songwriter Dan Bejar, makes changes to his sound with every new group of collaborators that comes along. His latest releases are the '70s-rock influenced 2008 album Trouble in Dreams, and the 2009 EP Bay of Pigs, which had more of an electronic feel. Opening will be local rising stars Sarah Jaffe and RTB2. 7 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $12 and $15. granadatheater.com.
You'll remember Jamie Kennedy from his short-lived comedy show The Jamie Kennedy Experiment, the Scream movies, Three Kings and more recently from his stint alongside girlfriend Jennifer Love Hewitt in The Ghost Whisperer. Don't let those roles fool you, though -- Kennedy delivers hard-core adult laughs with an easygoing manner. 6:30 and 9 p.m. (also various times Saturday and Sunday). Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road, Suite 250. $22. 972-404-8501. improv.com.
Deadmau5 performs at 8 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $20-$50. ticketmaster.com.
There's a new CD on the way from A Revolution of Kings, the Denton three-piece alt- rock band. In their band bio, the guys brag, "We like to rock and/or roll. We also might eat your babies." OK! With the Timeline Post, Exeter and Rivalmen. 9 p.m. Andy's, 122 N. Locust St., Denton. $5. 940-565-5400. myspace.com/andysbar.
Teenage Cool Kids' latest album, Foreign Lands, is one of the most satisfying local records of the year -- a little more than half an hour of lo-fi rock arrangements, infectious melodies and dreamy "oohs." Fans of headliner Health should arrive early. With Times New Viking and the Axemen. 8 p.m. The Lounge on Elm St., 2810 Elm St. $14-$18. paradeofflesh.com.
See Saturday and Sunday events, including Kevin Smith, David Cook and Snoop Dogg, after the jump.
And Amazon has two artists with Dallas ties in its top 100 albums of the year: St. Vincent's Actor at No. 40, and Kelly Clarkson's All I Ever Wanted at No. 72.
Old 97's singer Rhett Miller will once again host a concert at the Granada Theater to raise money for cystic fibrosis research. The show takes place Nov. 14, and features sets by Miller, the O's and Shibboleth. Gordon Keith hosts.
Wanna go to the show? Be the first to e-mail hhauk (at) quickdfw.com with the subject line "Rhett" and we'll get a pair of tickets out to you. And if you don't make the cut today, come back tomorrow 'bout this time for another chance. G'Luck.
UPDATE: Today's pair gone. Check back tomorrow morning.
Mumiy Troll is among Russia's most popular alt-rock acts, and was even declared "socially dangerous" by a Communist party chief. The majority of songs are in Russian, but its just-released EP, Paradise Ahead, has echoes of Depeche Mode and aims squarely at English-speaking listeners. With Flying Balalika Brothers and Grassfight. 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $15 and $25. granadatheater.com.
Fort Worth band the Orbans will play this KDGE-FM showcase immediately after finishing the sessions for a new full-length album. It's hard to say whether the guys will have any unreleased songs worked out for the stage, but at least they'll be warmed up, right? 8 p.m. Trees, 2709 Elm St. $5. 214-741-1122. treesdallas.com.
DJ Sober spins at Top Notch Thursdays upstairs at The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. 10 p.m. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Downstairs at The Cavern, check out American Mantra, Most, the Future Unlived and One Red Martian. Doors at 8 p.m. 1914 Greenville Ave. $6. thecaverndallas.com.
'80s Dance Night at Hailey's. Doors at 9 p.m. 122 Mulberry St., Denton. Free. haileysclub.com.
We first caught wind of New York singer-songwriter Mindy Smith back in 2003, when her cover of "Jolene" was the standout track on a Dolly Parton tribute album. She's continued to impress with her One Moment More and Long Island Shores albums. She's touring in support of her latest, Stupid Love. With Claire Small. 8 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $17. ticketmaster.com.
Hallucinatory Hump-Day with DeeJay CeePee at 10 p.m., upstairs at The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Dru Kaba and Sam Sameni host Old School Wednesday at Glo. 10 p.m. 2323 N. Henderson Ave. No cover. 214-824-2251. glo-lounge.com.
Break out your best yellow-and-black outfits, Stryper performs with Flight Patterns and Manic Drive at 8 p.m. at House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $30-$75. ticketmaster.com.
[event has been postponed due to illness, according to Stryper management]
DJ NoDad presents Decades at 10 p.m. Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St., Denton. Free. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
Singer Kyo's vocal range is the standout for the Japanese heavy metal band Dir En Grey. He goes from croon to full-on screech with surprising ease. 7 p.m. Trees, 2709 Elm St. $21.50. treesdallas.com.
Denton DJ Yeahdef presents his weekly '90s night. 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $5 for under 21, no cover for over 21. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
Disqo Disco at Fallout Lounge, hosted by Sydney Confirm DJs. 835 Exposition Drive. 10 p.m. myspace.com/disqodisco.
Futura Events presents Kenichi Tuesdays at Kenichi. $3 domestics, $4 hot sake, $5 wells and you-call-its and $150 bottles. With local DJs and go-go dancers. 10 p.m. 2400 Victory Park Lane. No cover for the downstairs bar, $5 for upstairs lounge. 214-871-8883. kenichidallas.com.
Rush Hour with Rudy Rush at the Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road, Suite 250. 8 p.m. $20. improv.com.
New CDs in stores today:Carrie Underwood's Play On, Weezer's Raditude, Foo Fighters' Greatest Hits, Nirvana's Live at Reading. New DVDs: I Love You, Beth Cooper, The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra.
Future-thinking Dallas rap duo Damaged Good$ sends out a link to its new single "Dopest/Flyest" today. Listen and download here. The song, a smooth-as-buttah love note featuring Johnny Moog, will be on the forthcoming free (!!!) album, $pread Luv Not Germ$. Think of the record as a progressive release, with a new song coming out each month to coincide with a local charity event hosted by Damaged Good$. A brilliant and generous move, especially since we're kicking off the holiday season.
The long-running Aussie rockers in AC/DC are making their second Dallas stop this year. This time, they're doing all acoustic ballads. Kidding. Shriek like Brian Johnson for "You Shook Me All Night Long," "Back in Black," "Highway to Hell" and the rest of their memorable hits. 8 p.m. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. $89.50. ticketmaster.com.
Pelican, Black Cobra and Struck By Lightning perform at 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $12 and $16. granadatheater.com.
It's '80s Dance Party night with DJ Leeds at Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore, Denton. Doors at 10 p.m. Free. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
Tommy C Productions presents Detour Mondays at Mick's Bar. Each week features a different guest DJ who spins dance and hip-hop. 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J supply the music at Cool Out Mondays. Happy hour specials all night. 10 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Local band Mi Son, Mi Son, Mi Son plays Cuban, percussion-heavy music, and starts a weekly series at 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. 10 p.m. Free. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.
We all know the outfits will be wild tonight, in that "put-naughty-in-every-costume" kind of way. Things were much more wholesome earlier today during They Might Be Giants' family show at House of Blues.
Like most of the youngsters in the crowd, the Johns -- Flansburgh and Linnell -- dressed up for the occasion. Flansburgh wore a Wild Things-styled furry hat and tie, and Linnell donned a skeleton mask that covered his face for most of the show.
The duo has a new kids' CD out (Here Comes Science), and also dabbled in tracks from their three other family discs. For those who haven't dipped into that stuff, they still played "adult" crowd-pleasers "Particle Man," "Older," "Doctor Worm" and the rousing closer, "Birdhouse in Your Soul." The Giants even offered brief snippets of Edgar Winter's "Free Ride" and, in a strange and wonderful surprise, Del the Funky Homosapien's "Mistadobalina."
Hard to tell who was having more fun, the kid fans or the adult fans. A young Batgirl threw the rock 'n' roll hand sign at the band while atop her dad's shoulders. And, in sad and sweet scenes, a handful of kids who probably had never been to a concert before were wide-eyed at the first loud guitar sounds, and covered their ears.
As always, Flansburgh kept the adults laughing. He suggested any factual errors in the concert staple "Why Does the Sun Shine?" would be taken seriously, and should be sent directly to Duran Duran. In a hilarious puppet-show segment, his puppet claimed to enjoy the Giants' music, though mostly the early stuff, and that they kinda fell off after Apollo 18.
Check out more Giants fun at their site, and our Q&A with Flansburgh here.
Listening to a Brand New album is the equivalent of your girlfriend breaking up with you over the phone. Or by e-mail. Or worse, text message.
You hear notes ring out in a frenzy of distortion and feedback while the lyrics bleed breakup excuses such as "I want to see other people" and "We're just not the right fit for each other, you know?"
Every time you listen to a track, the same emotions come flooding back. There is no escaping the hurt, the betrayal and the time spent with each other.
Experiencing Brand New live, however, takes that breakup and shoves it in the face of your former lover. Mosh pits surge while bodies sweat against each other. Arms and limbs of complete strangers intrude other's personal space. And angst-ridden screams come together in perfect harmony while everyone's pain is washed away in a tide of togetherness.
That's what it felt like Friday night at the Palladium Ballroom: a giant breath of fresh air and renewal.
Playing 19 songs and leaving without an encore, Brand New reminded fans why the quartet began making music in the first place - to deal with life.
Gone were any songs from the band's first album, Your Favourite Weapon, which on past tours were set list staples. Instead, 15 of the 19 songs came from the band's two recent releases, 2006's God and the Devil Are Raging Inside Me and 2009's Daisy.
While bodies swayed and heaved to fan favorites such as "Okay I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don't" and "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows," fans backed up lead singer Jesse Lacey with vocals on "Play Crack the Sky" and the ever-building chorus of "Limousine."
High point: The fans. If the crowd wasn't into the show as much as they were tonight, the entire night would have fallen flat on its face.
Low point: No songs from Your Favourite Weapon. Not even "Seventy Times 7," a song which closed most shows on past tours. Fans who may not have liked the band's new material were more than likely disappointed with the show.
Thrice, experimental rockers from Irvine, Calif., played a 10-song set that was heavy on harmonic feedback and hormonal emotional screams courtesy of front man Dustin Kensrue.
SETLIST
You Won't Know
Degausser
Okay I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don't
Sic Transit Gloria ... Glory Fades
The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows
Limousine
Vices
Gasoline
Sowing Season (Yeah)
Stole
In A Jar
Luca
The Archers Bows Are Broken
Jesus Christ
Bought A Bride
Sink
At the Bottom
Play Crack the Sky
Welcome to Bangkok
Maybe these two acts come from different eras and don't exactly mesh musically, but they're definitely kindred spirits in the art of provocative live performance. The Butthole Surfers, a beloved Texas alt-rock band fronted by Gibby Haynes, is touring again with its reunited '80s lineup. Peaches hails from Canada and can whip the hipsters into a frenzy with her oversexed, aggressive electro. You don't want to miss this show. With opening act MEN. 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $33. granadatheater.com.
Dallas-raised soul singer N'Dambi just released an album on the legendary label Stax Records. Pink Elephant features her at her most empowered, especially on the kiss-off single "Can't Hardly Wait." Any lover of smooth R&B grooves and storytelling lyrics will enjoy her show. 9 p.m. (also Saturday at 9 p.m.) Clarence Muse Cafe Theater, Dallas Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin St. $20. ticketmaster.com.
Back in their '80s heyday, the Pogues merged traditional Irish music with the spirit of punk rock, including tracks such as "If I Should Fall From Grace With God" and the boozy Christmas classic "Fairytale of New York." Should be interesting to see them after all these years. With Justin Townes Earle. 7 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $45-$65. ticketmaster.com.
SATURDAY
Neon Indian shares a bill with White Denim. 8 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. Free; RSVP for tickets to Halloween@granadatheater.com. Read Hunter's interview with Alan Palomohere.
Ghostland Observatory brings its electro-dance-rock-funk to Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. 9 p.m. $30. ticketmaster.com.
They Might Be Giants perform a family show at noon. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $22 and $25. ticketmaster.com. Read our Q&A with John Flansburghhere.
Boys Like Girls, Cobra Starship, All Time Low, We the Kings, the Maine, A Rocket to the Moon, the Hit, the Friday Night Boys and VersaEmerge perform at 3 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $27.50. ticketmaster.com.
Robert Randolph and the Family Band perform with Black Joe Lewis. 9 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $22.50-$50. ticketmaster.com.
This fun-loving Dallas pop band Giggle Party performs with Kirt Vile and Aquaholics. 8 p.m. The Lounge on Elm St., 2810 Elm St. Free for 21 and up; $10 otherwise. paradeofflesh.com.
On this bill, Shaolin Death Squad becomes Mr. Bungle, the Killhawks are AC/DC, the Spectacle plays Spinal Tap and the House Harkonnen tackle Nirvana. 10 p.m. The Boiler Room, 101 W. Hickory St., Denton. Cover TBA. 940-566-5483. theboilerroomdenton.com.
Psychobilly punk band Ghoultown performs with the Flametrick Subs, Shadow Richenstein and the Razor Blade Dolls. 8 p.m. Trees, 2709 Elm St. $10. 214-741-1122. treesdallas.com.
SUNDAY
Hanson (yes, that Hanson) performs with Steel Train, Sherwood and Hellogoodbye. 6:30 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $27-$75. ticketmaster.com.
Don't call Michael Jackson's This is It a concert film. To do so would oversell the often shaky musical rehearsals seen throughout. No, this movie's more of documentary. An unusual documentary, no doubt, but we'd expect nothing less from a project involving the late king of pop.
For those wondering how it's structured (and I've gotten this question quite a bit since Tuesday): Consider it a mostly chronological document of the making of an uber-expensive concert that never was. We see the dancer auditions, the filming of special videos to be used as backdrops, the constant practicing of the concert band to get performances up to Jackson's level of perfectionism.
And we see Michael Jackson. Not the handler-controlled, shy recluse. Not the publicity-seeking, controversy-riddled pop star who seems stuck in neverending childhood. Not even a singer and dancer who's on top of his game.
In This is It, we see a dangerously thin but focused and determined Jackson in his most grown-up state yet. He's still innocent and silly, but he's also keenly aware of the leaps and bounds he'll have to achieve to get to that first scheduled show in London. And smart, purposeful ordering of the rehearsal performances in the film shows his progression in that aspect.
At the beginning, one can't help but wince at his weakened voice and not-so-perfect dance moves while working out "Wanna Be Startin' Something." But he gets stronger throughout, and we see the guy who amazed all of us come back in fine form. Try to take your eyes off him as he performs "Billie Jean" alone on stage.
But, like I said, one shouldn't go into this film expecting the performances to be the highlight. For those who love Michael, there's much more to glean from the in-between-song scenes showing the singer interacting with his tour band and dancers.
You get the sense that he wasn't aware of cameras, for once. He's trying to get in the zone creatively, trying to relay to his band how he wants a groove played, encouraging his guitarist to go all out because it's "your moment to shine. We're all there with you."
I doubt the world's ever seen a kinder, gentler pop genius.
R. Kelly performs at 7:30 p.m. at Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $39.75-$85.75. ticketmaster.com.
Buzzworthy Australian band Wolfmother performs with Heartless Bastards and Thenewno2. 9 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $22.50-$50. ticketmaster.com.
Mutemath performs at 7 p.m. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. $22. ticketmaster.com.
Pretty simple concept for Land of the Dead Bands: Groups of local musicians dress up as classic punk bands and play their songs. On the bill, we've got the Dead Ramones posing as Subhumans, Fakeshrine as Crimpshrine, Genius Party as the Queers, Teenagers From Mars as the Misfits and Ippur as Buzzcocks. 7 p.m. 1919 Hemphill, 1919 Hemphill St., Fort Worth. $6. 817-920-9665. 1919hemphill.org.
Denton singer Sabra Laval performs with Taylor Young and Isaac Hoskins. 8 p.m. All Good Cafe, 2934 Main St. Cover TBA. 214-742-5362. allgoodcafe.com.
The Dirty Halloween college night party at Purgatory, hosted by thedirty.com's Nik Richie and the Dirty Army. All girls dressed in costumes get into VIP. Costume contest for cash and prizes. DJs Billy the Kidd, Dtrain, Hex and ATG spin. 10 p.m. 2208 Main St. $10. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.
Nightmare on Greenville at Kinki. Guests are asked to wear their costumes for this pre-Halloween bash. DJ Tekneek spins. 10 p.m. 3606 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-874-0400. kinkilounge.com.
The bittersweet, country-tinged rock of Drive-By Truckers is perfectly paired with the rootsy folk-rock sounds of its opening act, Fort Worth's Telegraph Canyon. Sounds a like a night for tear-filled beers. 8 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $17-$50. ticketmaster.com.
Blind Pilot performs with Low Anthem and Micah P. Hinson at 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $12 and $16. granadatheater.com.
Sarah Jaffe and Matthew and the Arrogant Sea perform at 10 p.m. at Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. $5. danssilverleaf.com.
Hallucinatory Hump-Day with DeeJay CeePee at 10 p.m., upstairs at The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
After losing Will Kapinos to a solo career, Make-Believers members Aaron White, Justin Collins and Chris Garver decided to keep making lo-fi rock with a new name and a sped-up tempo. Catch Old Snack at 9 p.m., downstairs at The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. $6. 214-828-1914. thecaverndallas.com.
Dru Kaba and Sam Sameni host Old School Wednesday at Glo. 10 p.m. 2323 N. Henderson Ave. No cover. 214-824-2251. glo-lounge.com.
As part of Hard Rock Cafe's "Pinktober" celebration benefiting cancer support center Gilda's Club North Texas, the restaurant is silent-auctioning a black and pink guitar signed by singers Jason Mraz and Taylor Swift (above, autographing the axe). The auction is only part of the celebration: a $10 ticket gets you into the Halloween-themed party, emceed by Dallas Maverick Jason Terry. With a $30 VIP ticket, you're invited to a private reception with Terry and receive a memento signed by him and one drink coupon. The fun starts at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, and tickets are limited, so get a move on!
It's been nearly three years since Midlake's The Trials of Van Occupanther topped our 2006 year-end local-albums list and enjoyed critical praise from, oh, everybody else. So you can imagine how painful the wait for new material has been for fans of the Denton band. But today we get a glimmer of hope, if only a glimmer.
From a press release:
MIDLAKE SET TO RELEASE AMBITIOUS, ENGROSSING NEW ALBUM 'THE COURAGE OF OTHERS' - THEIR FIRST IN OVER THREE YEARS - ON FEB 2 VIA BELLA UNION
FIRST US TOUR DATES SINCE 2007 ANNOUNCED
On Feb 2, 2010 Bella Union will release the eagerly anticipated new Midlake album 'The Courage of Others,' the follow-up to the group's 2006 breakout 'The Trials of Van Occupanther.' The eleven original songs on 'Courage' were written by Tim Smith and produced by Midlake at their new custom-built studio in Denton, TX. The band's lineup remains: singer Tim Smith, Paul Alexander on bass, drummer McKenzie Smith, and guitarists Eric Pulido and Eric Nichelson.
'Courage' builds on the complex textures that made 'Van Occupanther' a touchstone, revealing breathtaking soundscapes and bygone eras. Equal parts intimate and epic, the album evokes a cloistered world of its own with dreamlike melodies, stunning vocal harmonies and ambitious arrangements.
Midlake took a two year break from the road to focus on the new album, but will tour extensively in 2010, with an initial string of dates and a return to SXSW - genesis of the 'Van Occupanther' groundswell in 2006 - already confirmed.
Minneapolis rapper Brother Ali is part of the Rhymesayers crew, and frequently collaborates with Atmosphere. His style harkens back to the KRS-One/Public Enemy era -- heavy on the politics, but with compelling rhymes and beats. He's joined by Evidence of Dilated Peoples, Toki Wright and DJ BK One. 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $15 and $20. 214-824-9933. granadatheater.com.
Good Records will put on its third Flaming Lips-styled Halloween bash. You'll hear the Lips' Zaireeka -- a complex package in which the multiple discs of the album are played simultaneously -- along with the band's new Embryonic, and a screening of the film Christmas on Mars. A costume contest and prizes are part of the fun. 7 p.m. 1808 Greenville Ave. Free. goodrecords.com.
Denton DJ Yeahdef presents his weekly '90s night. 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $5 for under 21, no cover for over 21. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
Disqo Disco at Fallout Lounge, hosted by Sydney Confirm DJs. 835 Exposition Drive. 10 p.m. myspace.com/disqodisco.
Futura Events presents Kenichi Tuesdays at Kenichi. $3 domestics, $4 hot sake, $5 wells and you-call-its and $150 bottles. With local DJs and go-go dancers. 10 p.m. 2400 Victory Park Lane. No cover for the downstairs bar, $5 for upstairs lounge. 214-871-8883. kenichidallas.com.
New CDs in stores today:Wolfmother's Cosmic Egg, Sting's If on a Winter's Night, Swell Season's Strict Joy, Atreyu's Congregation of the Damned, Creed's Full Circle, Tech N9ne's K.O.D., Michael Jackson's This Is It. New DVDs: Orphan, Whatever Works, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.
And two notes for all basketball fans -- the Dallas Mavericks open the regular season tonight at 7:30 against the Washington Wizards at American Airlines Center. Read Skin's season preview here. And the new book from Bill Simmons (the entertaining "Sports Guy" of ESPN) is out today. Get The Book of Basketball: The NBA According to the Sports Guy at area retailers.
School Boy Humor follows in the fun and youthful pop-rock footsteps of 3OH!3 and Forever the Sickest Kids. This outfit from Arkansas can bring both wistful and angsty lyrics to life. With Days Difference and Disco Curtis. 7 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $10. ticketmaster.com.
Why? performs with Au and Serengeti & Polyphonic at Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. Doors at 9 p.m. $12-$14. haileysclub.com.
The Q Network and The Silent Partner presents Ken Hamlin's Super Bowl Mondays at the Geisha House. Complimentary sushi from 6 to 8 p.m. with drink purchase. DJ Steve Nice spins. Afterparty hosted by Hamlin and his teammates. 6 p.m. 2600 Cedar Springs. No cover. 214-986-3494.
It's '80s Dance Party night with DJ Leeds at Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore, Denton. Doors at 10 p.m. Free. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
Tommy C Productions presents Detour Mondays at Mick's Bar. Each week features a different guest DJ who spins dance and hip-hop. 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J supply the music at Cool Out Mondays. Happy hour specials all night. 10 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Paul Slavens performs his weekly show in Denton. 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. Free. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.
Perky young MySpace discovery Colbie Caillat -- making her second stop in Dallas this year -- is on a hit-making tear with her latest single, "Fallin' for You." The dreamy video, featuring SNL comic Bobby Moynihan, is a cute hoot, too. With Trevor Hall and Howie Day. 8 p.m. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. $25. ticketmaster.com.
Freakers Ball, presented by 97.1 The Eagle, features the reformed Alice in Chains, making a go of it without the late Layne Staley. Their new album is Black Gives Way to Blue. Underrated rock trio Chevelle and Puddle of Mudd round out the bill. 4 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $39.50-$69.50. ticketmaster.com.
Jim Gaffigan can make hilarious material out of the extremely mundane -- like bacon or Hot Pockets. He'll also poke constant fun at himself, and criticize his own material with a high-pitched voice, like an obstinate critic inside his head. Check his Comedy Central special Beyond the Pale for a great dose of his humor. 7:30 and 10 p.m. Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St. $35.75 and $42.75. ticketmaster.com.
Burlesque Nocturne will welcome the winner of the 2009 Ms. Exotic World, Kalani Kokonuts from Las Vegas. Dancer Renea Le Roux from Atlanta will also be on hand, as well as Dallas beauties La Divina, Ginger Valentine and Rose Darling. 9:30 p.m. Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams Parkway. $15-$30. 214-821-7469. dallasburlesque.com.
Star Wars in Concert, 7:30 p.m. Cowboys Stadium, 1 Legends Way, Arlington. $35-$75. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
The Naptime Shake CD-release show. 10 p.m. Bryan Street Tavern, 4315 Bryan St. Nicholas Altobelli opens. No cover. 214-821-4447. bryanstreettavern.com.
Maleveller, the metal foursome from Dallas features awe-inspiring dual guitars and menacingly low vocals. The guys are still plugging away on their first album. We're praying it gets released on vinyl. With Inside Light, Tonight Tonight, Here Holy Spain and the Phuss. 8:30 p.m. Curtain Club, 2800 Main St. Cover TBA. 214-742-6207. curtainclub.com.
Dovetail's new CD, Love Is War, sounds different than many of the other rock projects recorded at Salim Nourallah's Pleasantry Lane studios. Think polished, Britpop-influenced songs with pretty falsettos (from frontman Philip Creamer.) A nice change for the Lane. With Odis, the Wandas and Ryan Edgar. 8 p.m. Trees, 2709 Elm St. $10. 214-741-1122. treesdallas.com.
Video DJ Girl 6 spins mash-ups at Thrive. 9 p.m. 1015 Elm St. No cover. 214-742-5688. thrivenightclub.com.
DJ Riz at Plush. DJs Pollux and Chamo open. Doors open at 9 p.m. 723 N Pearl St. $10. 1-888-657-5874. plushdallas.com.
First Class Fridays at Beamers. Seafood buffet from 5 to 8 p.m. DJ TDK and Texas TIP spin. Doors open at 5 p.m. 2443 Walnut Hill Lane. $5 cover before 8 p.m. Ladies free after 8 p.m., $10 for guys. 214-902-6490.
See Saturday and Sunday events after the jump, including Tiësto and the Cedar Springs Halloween Parade.
In this week's issue of Quick, we shared 50 fabulous things to do on the town in Big D. Agree or disagree? Have some better ideas? Wanna skewer us for an omission? Let it all out and leave a comment for us. You'll feel better that you did.
Built to Spill and Dinosaur Jr. perform at Granada Theater. With Lou Barlow and the Missing Men and Disco Doom. 8 p.m. 3524 Greenville Ave. $30. granadatheater.com.
Scary Cherry and the Bang Bangs perform with Spector 45 and Hormones. Doors at 9 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. $8. thecaverndallas.com.
O.A.R. performs at House of Blues at 7 p.m. 2200 N. Lamar St. $30-$50. ticketmaster.com.
Christian pop act Third Day performs at 8 p.m. at Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $20 and $39. ticketmaster.com.
Girls Night Out featuring DJ Barry Carew at Plush. All ladies enjoy complimentary champagne until 11 p.m. Doors open at 9 p.m. 723 N. Pearl St. $10 for guys. 1-888-657-5874. plushdallas.com.
DJ Woody Rosen at Excuses. Woody spins house and neo-soul following a spoken-word presentation. Music starts at 10 p.m. 3025 Main St. No cover. 214-741-1111. excusesdeepellum.com.
KMFDM, the fathers of industrial metal, perform with Angelspit and Ugly Mustard. 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $20 and $30. 214-824-9933. granadatheater.com.
RTB2 performs with Goodwin and Oso Closo. 8 p.m. Trees, 2709 Elm St. Cover TBA. 214-741-1122. myspace.com/treesdallas.
$3 pint night at Barcadia. Happy hour until 8 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. 1917 N. Henderson Ave. 214-821-7300. No cover. barcadiadallas.com.
Dru Kaba and Sam Sameni host Old School Wednesday at Glo. 10 p.m. 2323 N. Henderson Ave. No cover. 214-824-2251. glo-lounge.com.
I've got a couple of CD copies of the brand-spankin'-new 'New Moon' soundtrack to give away to the first two takers. E-mail me at hhauk@quickdfw.com, and include in the subject line whether you're on Team Edward or Team Jacob. Contest over. We had an Edward-loving winner and a Jacob-loving winner.
All teen silliness aside, the soundtrack is damn fine. From the downtrodden Death Cab single "Meet Me On the Equinox", to unreleased Thom Yorke goodie "Hearing Damage" and Anya Marina's gorgeous "Satellite Heart," this thing reaches far beyond the musical tastes of the average teenage girl.
Upon popping it in, I was obviously most interested in the duet between Bon Iver and Dallas-raised St. Vincent. Not disappointing in the slightest:
"Anarchy violinist" Emilie Autumn performs at 8 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $16 and $22. granadatheater.com.
San Diego rock act Pinback performs at 7:30 p.m. at The Loft, 1135 S. Lamar St. $17. ticketmaster.com.
Futura Events presents Kenichi Tuesdays with local DJs and go-go dancers. $3 domestics, $4 hot sake, $5 wells and you-call-its. 10 p.m. Kenichi, 2400 Victory Park Lane. No cover for the downstairs bar, $5 for upstairs lounge. 214-871-8883. kenichidallas.com.
Denton DJ Yeahdef presents his weekly '90s night. 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $5 for under 21, no cover for over 21. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
Disqo Disco at Fallout Lounge, hosted by Sydney Confirm DJs. 835 Exposition Drive. 10 p.m. myspace.com/disqodisco.
New CDs in stores today:Lyle Lovett's Natural Forces, the soundtrack to New Moon, Flight of the Conchords'I Told You I Was Freaky, Tim McGraw's Southern Voice, Cartel's Cycles. New DVDs:Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
This year's Red River Rap Battle took similar shape to the actual football game on Saturday. In a down-to-the-wire race, Tahiti (rapping for Texas) wins Quick's fifth-annual battle. Kudos to Pikahsso, the self-described "underdog," for making it a squeaker with his Oklahoma rhymes.
Thanks to both rappers, producer VohnBeatz, S1 and Jason Janik for their work on this year's battle, and thanks to all who voted. For a recap, where you can watch the video and download the track, go here.
Christian rock band Relient K performs at Palladium Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. 1135 S. Lamar St. $20. ticketmaster.com.
It's '80s Night with BC the Dinosaur at Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore, Denton. $1 High Life specials. Doors at 10 p.m. Free. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
Tommy C Productions presents Detour Mondays at Mick's Bar. Each week features a different guest DJ who spins dance and hip-hop. 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J supply the music at Cool Out Mondays. Happy hour specials all night. 10 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Paul Slavens performs his weekly show in Denton. 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. Free. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.
Sun Club presents Disco Workout, featuring dance music from "the '70s and beyond," at 10 p.m. at Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. No cover. haileysclub.com.
Tomorrow is the big Texas-OU game, and our fifth-annual Red River Rap Battle is in full swing. Here's a look back at the history of the battle. To see this year's edition, featuring Pikahsso vs. Tahiti in a song produced by 11-year-old VohnBeatz (above), go right here.
2005
Headkrack (for OU) edged out Bavu Blakes for the inaugural title.
Lyric sample (Blakes): "I guarantee a win, and if we do get beat/For the sixth straight time I'll streak on Sixth Street/Last year was a shutout, a knockout, a blowout/ This year we see SOoNerS and take the 'r,' 'e' and 'o' out."
2006
Steve Austin (for Texas) beat Knesecary, in a song produced by Hydroponic Sound System.
Lyric sample (Austin): "Your whole squad is Charmin, we drop, wipe and flushin 'em/We beat 'em till the fans scream, 'Please stop crushin 'em!'"
2007
Mr. Pookie (for Texas) squeaked by Mr. Lucci for the win, in a song produced by Picnictyme.
Lyric sample (Pookie): "Texas rank No. 6 on our way to No. 1/Texas rain on ya clique boy, ya lucky this for fun/You can trade, you can switch, but when it's all said and done/You'll see Texas on the top, homie, ask Vince Young."
2008
Playdough (for Texas) edged past Dawg Wonder, and also produced the song.
Lyric sample (Playdough): "Get to the big game, never get the big win/Cut the fat off your mom's back, made a pigskin/Oklahoma? I'd Sooner be anywhere/Bob Stoops looks good with a pedicure."
Erykah Badu and the Cannabinoids battle Oklahoma's Shiny Toy Guns in the Red Bull Sound Clash. Read Hunter's Q&A with Erykah here. And Quick's own Gordon Keith hosts. 8 p.m. AT&T Plaza at American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. Gates open at 7. Admission is free with special tickets distributed by Red Bull. Find out how to win them at redbullsoundclashusa.com.
David Cross may be the only person who can call an album Shut Up You [Expletive] Baby, then turn around and have a role in Alvin and the Chipmunks and Kung-Fu Panda. Somewhere in between those extremes are brilliant comedy moments, especially in Mr. Show, Arrested Development and Run Ronnie Run. Cross' latest effort is a book called I Drink for a Reason. So raise a glass, and prepare to laugh your face off. 7 p.m. Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams Parkway. $25 and $35. ticketmaster.com.
In 1990, the Black Crowes released Shake Your Money Maker and injected some much needed soul ("Hard to Handle," "Twice as Hard") into the American rock scene. Nearly 20 years later, lead singer Chris Robinson and his bandmates are still pleasing fans and critics, having just released Before the Frost ... Until the Freeze, an album of new songs recorded in front of a live audience. With opening act Truth & Salvage Co. 8 p.m. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. $42.50. ticketmaster.com.
Austin's hottest blues and soul band, Black Joe Lewis, always puts on an exciting show. A couple of favorite tunes to listen for are "Bitch, I Love You" and "Sugarfoot." The group's recently released album Tell 'Em What Your Name Is! was produced by Spoon's drummer, Jim Eno. With opening act Leatherbag. 9:30 p.m. (also Saturday at 9:30 p.m.) House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $20. ticketmaster.com.
It's your last chance to witness the live brilliance of John Congleton and the Paper Chase before they go on a European tour. They're supporting their latest release Someday This Could All Be Yours Vol. 1, a concept album about human disasters. With opening acts the Great Tyrant and Personal Victories with George Quartz. 10 p.m. Lola's Sixth, 2736 West 6th St., Fort Worth. $10-$13. 817-877-0666. lolasfortworth.com.
Red River Jumpoff Party at Sting. No-cover happy hour until 9 p.m. featuring a complimentary buffet. After-party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Hosted by K104's Skip Cheatham. 6 p.m. 15240 N. Dallas Parkway. $10 after 9 p.m. 214-573-8787. flavafridays.com.
First Class Fridays at Beamers. Complimentary seafood buffet from 5 to 8 p.m. DJ TDK and Texas TIP spin. Doors open at 5 p.m. 2443 Walnut Hill Lane. $5 cover before 8 p.m. After 8: ladies get in free, $10 for guys. 214-902-6490.
Panoptikon at Excuses. Lord Byron and Angry Jon spin new wave and goth until 4 a.m. Music starts at 9 p.m. 3025 Main St. $5 suggested charity donation at the door. 214-741-1111. excusesdeepellum.com.
See Saturday and Sunday events, including Broken Lizard and Miranda Lambert, after the jump.
Erykah Badu and her DJ collective, the Cannabinoids, will represent their state at this weekend's Red Bull Sound Clash event. The concert is tied in with Texas-OU festivities; it pits Badu's group of locals against Oklahoma-based indie-pop act Shiny Toy Guns in a friendly battle of the bands.
The free concert will happen Friday night at the AT&T Plaza in front of American Airlines Center. To find out more about Sound Clash, we caught up with Badu by phone from her Dallas home last week. We also managed to ask her about her frequent tweeting, the second volume of her New Amerykah album and more.
How's everything?
Good. Everything's good. I'm getting ready to go to Russia in the morning.
What's in Russia?
I have a show. I think this is my second year having a show there, in Moscow.
What's your impression of it?
It's beautiful. The architecture is really beautiful. It's just like you would imagine. Very windy. Kinda reminds me of a mini-Miami though. Very Westernized.
Tell me about the Sound Clash event coming up. How'd you get involved with it and what will it entail
It's a Red Bull function, and how it works is, one band battles another band with a little friendly rivalry. There's a big stage, and we go back and forth doing a combination of one another's songs and an interpretation of another song, then we kinda end with a finale. We get together and meet each other and rehearse beforehand.
Kinda like the tap-dancing "challahnge" on that old 'Cosby Show' episode?
[Laughs.] Yeah, challahhhhhnge. We're gonna go against Shiny Toy Guns.
Are you familiar with their music or getting familiar as you get ready for the event?
Oh, yeah, the Cannabinoids and I are studying their stuff and listening. We've had a couple of powwows about the kind of sounds we want to use to change their music up a little. I'm even more interested to see how they are going to interpret our songs.
The Roots have done a Sound Clash event before. Have you gotten any insight from them?
I haven't talked to them about it. ?uestlove's been pretty busy. He's working on the Jimmy Fallon show. But I do plan to get some inside information about it from him.
I had my second opportunity this year to witness singer-songwriter Greg Laswell's (above) greatness. Like his Prophet Bar appearance several months ago, his set at the Granada was simple and spare, though this time, he didn't even have a small backing band, it was just us and him. His voice was in fine form, especially on favorites "How the Day Sounds" and "I'm Not Out." Bravo! But when you come back, Greggie, would ya please bring everyone required to play "Days Go On"? Please?
Greg was actually the opening act for Fran Healy and Andy Dunlop (below), the lead singer and lead guitarist, respectively, of the highly regarded Scottish alt-rock band Travis. Not being familiar with their work, I hadn't planned on staying for long, but Healy's mesmerizing vocals and hilarious stories -- which required a slideshow -- kept me glued to my seat. Fabulous night overall.
On a related note, the Granada show was all seated -- even on the floor. I'd never seen an arrangement like that there, where guests were ushered to their seats. I kind of loved it!
Shout-out to my friend, Elijah Wheaton, for sharing his terrific photos of the show
Denton folk troubadour Daniel Folmer is beginning the fall with another new album, a follow-up to January's unexpectedly poppy collection The Roaring Twenties. This new set, Dead End, is a return to the lovelorn, lonesome sound for Folmer, and will be released with a show Saturday at J&J's in Denton.
The singer actually recorded Dead End's tracks - including the goodbye-letter title track and the lilting love ballad "Open Arms" - early last year with producer John Congleton.
"It was written right during a time when my girlfriend had left town and my closest friends were all moving away at once," Folmer told us in an e-mail. "Basically, it explores the ideas of loss and being left behind to sort out the mess. Though I was very active in school, music, hockey and work, I felt very much alone and very sedentary without my comrades."
Let's take a moment to meet the rappers and the producer for this year's Texas-OU hip-hop battle.
PIKAHSSO (rapping for Oklahoma)
A.K.A.: "Buck Buchanan," a nickname my granddaddy called me, 'cause I was big when I was a kid.
Favorite rapper: Big Daddy Kane
Favorite football player: Tony Dorsett. When I was little I used to look up to him for some reason.
If you played football, what position would you be? Probably wide receiver. I've always thought that was a cool position. And all the cheerleaders love wide receivers.
Why you should win the battle: Because I'm the underdog as OU, being that we're in Texas land. Nothing more beautiful than an underdog winning a championship, battle, game or whatever.
Go right here to see Pikahsso and Tahiti duke it out for the title. Watch the video, download the track (produced by VohnBeatz), leave your comments and vote for a winner.
Three former members of Sorta all have solo projects now. Trey Johnson is riding high on the strength of his melodic pop collection Mount Pelee. Danny Balis has enjoyed healthy sales and critical acclaim for his old-school country album Too Much Living. And Ward Williams will be in from Nashville, where he's chasing his music dreams. This bill is dubbed a "song swap," so expect some nice collaborations. 8 p.m. All Good Cafe, 2934 Main St. $10. 214-742-5362. allgoodcafe.com.
Denton's punk-influenced Uptown Bums are young and unbridled, but with a keen sense of melody. They open for buzzed-about headliner Vivian Girls at this show. Also featuring Dallas' True Widow. Get there early. 9 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. $12-$15. 214-828-1914. thecaverndallas.com.
Living legends don't get much better than Buddy Guy, who has been singing the blues and wailing on his guitar for 50 years, and inspiring such guitarists as Clapton and Hendrix along the way. Catch the Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member for a sturdy dose of Chicago blues. 8 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $27.50-$85. ticketmaster.com.
G4 Ent. and Party Chaser present the Texas/OU Kickoff Bash at Plush. DJ ASAP spins hip-hop and dance. Ladies enjoy complimentary champagne until 11 p.m. 10 p.m. 723 N. Pearl St. $10 for guys. 1-888-657-5874. plushdallas.com.
Extended happy hour at Barcadia. Happy hour specials until 8 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. 1917 N. Henderson Ave. No cover. 214-821-7300. barcadiadallas.com.
Access Dallas presents the Rivalry Party at Purgatory. Those wearing Texas or OU shirts get in free until 11 p.m. Beer pong and flip cup tournaments all night. Best body contest for ladies. Doors open at 10 p.m. 2208 Main St. $10. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.
DJ Woody Rosen at Excuses. Woody spins house and neo-soul, following a spoken-word presentation. Music starts at 10 p.m. 3025 Main St. No cover. 214-741-1111. excusesdeepellum.com.
Tahiti (rapping for Texas) has the early lead in our fifth-annual Texas-OU hip-hop clash, but we have a long way to go till game day. Go right here to see Pikahsso and Tahiti duke it out for the title. Watch the video, download the track (produced by young whiz kid VohnBeatz), leave your comments and vote for a winner.
Judging by the capacity crowd at last Friday's Wilco show (recap here), one wonders if the band could've filled up a larger venue (AAC?). Maybe, maybe not. But I'm glad they were at the Palladium. Good views for everybody, excellent sound and a friendly crowd of fanatics.
Probably the best live show I've seen all year. And, since one of our readers was kind enough to share a link to his recording of the show in an earlier comment, I thought I'd play a little bit of what he captured for you.
This was one of the more memorable moments of the night, when Jeff Tweedy turned the mic toward the crowd and let them sing most of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot fave "Jesus, Etc." They mostly did him proud, only flubbing a few lines. Put on your headphones, turn up the volume and enjoy:
Wilco (feat. Dallas), "Jesus, Etc.":
Now, I wasn't at the U2 show on Monday at Cowboys Stadium. But I bet there were more than a few fans there who would have sacrificed "the Claw" and the cool video effects for a scaled-down, better sounding show like the Vertigo-supporting AAC concert in 2005. Going smaller isn't always a bad thing. Wilco knows that.
Fran Healy and Andy Dunlop, lead vocalist and guitarist of popular Scottish band Travis, bring their acoustic tour to the Granada Theater. With Greg Laswell. 8 p.m. 3524 Greenville Ave. $25. 214-824-9933. granadatheater.com.
We're intrigued by new Dallas duo Hormones, made up of bassist Michael Beard and drummer/singer Jordan Williams. The song streaming on the guys' MySpace page at the moment (myspace.com/hormones2), "Chewing Time," is one sassy little rock gem. But there'll be at least five more new tunes unveiled at the EP-release show. With a DJ set by Wild in the Streets. 9 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. $6. 214-828-1914. thecaverndallas.com.
G4 Ent. and Party Chaser present the Texas/OU Kickoff Bash at Lost Society. DJ ASAP spins hip-hop and dance. 10 p.m. 2008 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-823-9600. lostsocietydallas.com.
Wild Wednesday at M Street Bar. $3 shot specials, $3 drafts and frozen margaritas. DJ Aiden spins dance and hip-hop. Doors open at 9 p.m. 3520 Greenville Ave. No cover. 314-370-5500. mstreetbar.com.
$3 pint night at Barcadia. Happy hour until 8 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. 1917 N. Henderson Ave. 214-821-7300. No cover. barcadiadallas.com.
Helloooooo.com presents The Ish Wednesdays at Ghostbar. DJ Flip Millionz spins. 9 p.m. 2440 Victory Park Lane. No cover. 214-720-9909. n9negroup.com.
Dru Kaba and Sam Sameni host Old School Wednesday at Glo. A guest DJ spins '90s old school hip-hop. 10 p.m. 2323 N. Henderson. No cover. 214-824-2251. glo-lounge.com.
Our fifth-annual Texas-OU hip-hop clash is in full swing. Go right here to see Pikahsso and Tahiti duke it out for the title. Watch the video, download the track (produced by young whiz kid VohnBeatz), leave your comments and vote for a winner.
To mark today's release of their insanely poppy 10th album Sorry for Partyin', the dudes in Bowling for Soup are inviting everyone to Whisky Bar this evening for a little release bash. Details after the jump. Hey, here's an idea: Get them to autograph their cover story in this week's Quick. (See how I worked that in?)
LA band the Aggrolites perform with Eleven Fingered Charlie and the Broadsiders. 7 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $5.50 and $12. 214-824-9933. tickets.granadatheater.com.
Super Tuesdays at the Hotel Capri. DJ Tek-neek spins dance and hip-hop mash-ups. Doors at 5 p.m. Happy hour from 5:30 to 8 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Denton DJ Yeahdef presents his weekly '90s night. 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $5 for under 21, no cover for over 21. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
Disqo Disco at Fallout Lounge, hosted by Sydney Confirm DJs. 835 Exposition Drive. 10 p.m. myspace.com/disqodisco.
To kick off Texas-OU week, we present Quick's fifth-annual Red River Rap Battle. This year, the battle divides one of D-FW's best hip-hop duos, AwkQuarius. So it's Pikahsso (rapping for Oklahoma) and Tahiti (rapping for Texas), in a track that was produced by VohnBeatz, the 11-year-old whiz kid.
Watch the video, download the song, check out the lyrics, leave your comments and vote for a winner! [voting now closed, see who won here].
PIKAHSSO
TAHITI
Let the games begin, it's the Red River battle
Longhorns will get torn, you heard that like cattle
You know Pikahsso will win it with ease
Crimson and cream gave your team the mad cow disease
Longhorns on point just like push pins
I rep Texas like Jenna of the Bush twins
We on the goal line pushing
Your dome gets mushed in like they're seat cushions
Y'all wack, in fact, we'll break down your line
Get sacked and coach Mack gon' start crying
You'll fumble and crumble, our defense is a mob
Antwan on the lawn, ate up like corn Cobb
Sorry Sooners, it ain't your time
Y'all been jumping the line since 1889
This ain't Rodgers and Hammerstein
UT leaves you silent like pantomime
So sick, we move quick, Bob Stoops got the plan
"Hi Rickety" scream Texas fans in the stands
Y'all quarterback lacks skills, so make him waterboy
At the game he'll be shamed, cause we the real McCoys
OU better back down or Mack Brown
Is gonna hand ol' Bob Stoops a smackdown
Your QB saw a light and heard a crack sound
Another sack got him lying on his back now
OK, don't play, we gon' achieve our goals
Y'all milk will get spilled and fill the Cotton Bowl
Our team got steam that y'all can't endure
My guys will fertilize and use you for manure
Longhorns 'bout to do what it do
OU couldn't beat BYU
Texas don't want to be like you
So please don't cry when we beat you
Oh, man, understand, your colors are so odd
Orange-white don't look right, I'm changing it to mauve
Now think -- hot pink is what you gonna wear
You'd look tight with red-and-white ribbons in your hair
We gonna be in the end zone all day
Dancing with the stars like Tom DeLay
Sooners is laying there, still on the Earth
Stone cold, fool, like Brian Bosworth
Thank God, Pom Squad be raising up the spirit
We enjoy to destroy and Texas knows they fear it
The crowd yells loud, Sooners are the best
By the half that calf gon' mooove off your chest
Collapse your defense like an economy
Our running backs cut lines like a lobotomy
Run up the score and ruin your day
Laughing on the side with Matthew McConaughey
I came to bring pain and get into ya mind
"Hook 'em horns" will transform into a Boomer sign
When I spit don't forget to put it on your TiVo
I'm through, OU is branded on Bevo
OU needs to beat it like Ringo
You wanna win, go to Choctaw Bingo
Plus you won't get a ring, yo
You'll be singing a sad song like Placido Domingo
The biggest band, the biggest tour, the biggest stadium. U2 brings its long-awaited 360 Tour to Cowboys Stadium, 925 N. Collins St., Arlington. 7 p.m. Opening the show is British alt-rock band Muse. For tickets, try Ticketmaster, where they have sold for $30 to $250. Online ticketing sites are reselling tickets for up to $7,000. 1-800-345-7000 or ticketmaster.com.
Taking an eight-year break between albums can be a career killer, but soul wonder Maxwell bucked that trend with his recent chart-topping CD, Blacksummers' Night. Expect a heavy dose of the new stuff, but keep your fingers crossed for his classics, including "Lifetime," "Sumthin' Sumthin'" and "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)." Thoughtful and skilled rapper Common adds muscle to the bill. 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. $20-$150. 1-800-345-7000 or ticketmaster.com.
Tommy C Productions presents Detour Mondays at Mick's Bar. Each week features a different guest DJ who spins dance and hip-hop. 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J supply the music at Cool Out Mondays. Happy hour specials all night. 10 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Paul Slavens performs his weekly show in Denton. 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. Free. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.
Sun Club presents Disco Workout, featuring dance music from "the '70s and beyond," at 10 p.m. at Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. No cover. haileysclub.com.
If Jeff Tweedy and his Wilco bandmates weren't having the time of their lives on stage earlier tonight at the Palladium, they sure fooled me. During a mammoth 135 minute performance (which included two encore sets), Tweedy seemed giddy when interacting with the capacity crowd.
Silliness aside, the six-piece Chicago band delivered the kind of expansive, experimental takes on tunes that drew so many fans to the groundbreaking albums Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and A Ghost Is Born. Even some of the more back-to-basics songs from the latest two Wilco records, Sky Blue Sky and Wilco (the album), benefited from added live muscle.
Tweedy's voice was in top form; he sounded particularly strong and clear on fan favorite "Kamera," and let out piercing rock 'n' roll screams on the very last song, "I'm a Wheel." But the biggest revelation in seeing Wilco live in its current lineup is guitarist Nels Cline. He proved as versatile as they come, creating chaotic, rapturous noise with pedals during some songs and finding countless ways to attack melody lines during others.
There's no question that Wilco's one of the most skilled rock (or, if you insist, alt-country) bands you can see live. And the players seem to enjoy the concert experience just as much as their audience does.
Done with the gushing; find the set list from tonight after the jump.
After a few years of worthwhile sonic experimentation (Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, A Ghost is Born), Jeff Tweedy and Wilco have returned to their alt-country roots on the last couple of releases. We still giggle a little at the over-the-top simplicity of the title Wilco (the Album), not to mention its single, "Wilco (the Song)." 8 p.m. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. $30. ticketmaster.com.
Miami hip-hop/reggaeton artist Pitbull specializes in sexed-up lyrics. We'd cite examples from his latest club-banger "Hotel Room Service," but the best lines aren't exactly appropriate for print. With David Rush. 9 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $20-$75. ticketmaster.com.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre presents DanceAfrica, the fourth annual event that brings two shows that combine song and dance in a celebration of the continent's traditions and culture. 7:30 p.m. (also 7:30 p.m. on Saturday). Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm St. $10-$60. ticketmaster.com.
Denton DJ Yeahdef has been branching out from his popular '90s night lately. The latest is this hip-hop showcase featuring local acts Xegesis, Vortexas, the Neighborhood All-Stars, Picnictyme, Stabalances and CS Rucker. Sounds like a lot of fun for just five bucks. 10 p.m. Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St., Denton. $5. 940-387-7781. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
First Class Fridays at Beamers. Complimentary seafood buffet from 5 to 8 p.m. DJ TDK and Texas TIP spin. Doors at 5 p.m. 2443 Walnut Hill Lane. $5 before 8 p.m. Ladies in free after 8 p.m. Guys $10 after 8 p.m. 214-902-6490.
Panoptikon at Excuses. Lord Byron and Angry Jon spin new wave and goth until 4 a.m. Music starts at 9 p.m. 3025 Main St. $5 suggested charity donation. 214-741-1111. excusesdeepellum.com.
The Goldfish Girls spin at Absinthe Lounge from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. with $4 you-call-its and $5 martinis until 9 p.m. 1409 S. Lamar St. No cover. 214-941-9338. absinthelounge.net.
Saturday and Sunday events, including Rhett Miller and Shinedown, after the jump.
Kittie lead singer Morgan Lander says the Canadian quartet chose the name Kittie because it completely contradicted the sound of the band. Good move, ladies -- but now their legion of fans knows exactly what to expect: pounding yet melodic heavy metal goodness. With Soil, Arkaea and Straight Line Stitch. 7 p.m. Trees, 2709 Elm St. $16.50. 214-741-1122 or treesdallas.com.
East Dallas singer-songwriter Creede Williams will put on a special outdoor show to celebrate the recent release of his After the Letters CD, which was produced by Cary Pierce. Williams tells us he'll be accompanied by a backing band including members of Shibboleth and Chomsky. With opening act Becky Middleton. 8:30 p.m. Belmont Hotel, 901 Fort Worth Ave. $15. 214-393-2300. swankpresents.com.
Girls Night Out Pink Edition at M Street Bar. Girls in pink get in free until 11 p.m. SMU students with a college ID enjoy no cover all night. No cover for any college students with an ID before 10:30 p.m. $3 drafts and $3 frozen margaritas. Doors open at 9 p.m. 3520 Greenville Ave. $5. 314-370-5500. mstreetbar.com.
Extended happy hour at Barcadia. Happy-hour specials from 4 to 8 p.m. 1917 N. Henderson Ave. 214-821-7300. No cover. barcadiadallas.com.
Happy Hour Every Hour at Purgatory. From 11 p.m. to midnight: 2 for 1 drink specials and $1 draft beer. From midnight to 1 a.m.: cash giveaways and talent contest. 1 to 2 a.m.: ticket giveaways to Sean Kingston. Get in free with a college ID until midnight. Doors open at 10 p.m. 2208 Main St. $10. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.
DJ Woody Rosen spins house and neo-soul following a spoken word presentation at Excuses. Music starts at 10 p.m. 3025 Main St. No cover. 214-741-1111. excusesdeepellum.com.
Tony Rey at Ozona Bar and Grill. $2 well drinks all day. Music begins at 9 p.m. 4615 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-265-9105. ozonagrill.com.
Girls Night Out at Plush. $2 martinis until 11 p.m. Valet free for unescorted ladies. 5:30 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
(Not my video, but the only one I could find on YouTube that shows the band, the crowd and the stage/video-board setup.)
Gotta admit, I was a little concerned when less than a third of the arena was full during opening act White Lies' set earlier tonight. I thought maybe headliner Kings of Leon had overestimated its draw. Slowly but surely, though, the place filled up, and by the time the Tennessee band took the stage around 9:15, most of the seats and a big portion of the floor had been populated with enthusiastic fans.
And KOL delivered near perfect renditions of its better-known songs, a majority from its latest album Only By The Night. The brothers (and cousin) Followill are enjoying the big time, even if singer Caleb acknowledged it might not last forever: "I hope next time we come out we have all these people, but if we don't, we've had a helluva year," he said before taking a shot of Tequila and launching into "Manhattan."
The band wisely saved biggest smash "Use Somebody" for the second-to-last song during the encore set, and Caleb made a funny regarding its ubiquity after it ended: "This is when all the people that were here for the wrong reason get up and walk out. That's ok, I still love you."
But most of the fans around me knew every song, not just the one. After the jump you'll find the setlist for tonight. Feel free to weigh in with your thoughts on the show.
The Kings of Leon concert tonight at AAC will get off to a moody, new-wave-tinged start with opening band White Lies. The U.K. threesome has built a following in its home country comparable to its tourmate's here, debuting at No. 1 there in January with latest album To Lose My Life.
We asked the band to come up with a playlist of songs it's enjoying right now. Here are the answers, from the keyboard of bassist Charles Cave:
1. Dirty Projectors - "Useful Chamber": This album has been almost on constant rotation. It keeps amazing me. It comprises what I love about bands like Deerhoof and Talking Heads but with this insane dictatorship orchestration that not only pushes the boundaries of music but of arrangement and organisation of ideas.
2. Peter Gabriel - "San Jacinto": This song sounds like travel. It sounds like a fantastic journey and that's what I look forward to on the long road we're on. The lyrics are great and the way the song builds is fragile and I think, pretty profound.
3. Joni Mitchell - "Coyote": Yeah I suppose it is jazz. But the poetry is next to none and to be able to write and perform something so provocative and touching takes more soul than most of us have.
4. Smashing Pumpkins - "Cherub Rock": Siamese Dream (the album) means so much to me. I love the sound, I love the songs. This song makes me feel alive and want to lock myself in my room and play guitar for hours and hours until my blisters are bleeding.
5. Memory Tapes - "Bicycle": This is a new act who's album I have listened to a lot. If I'm honest, nothing else on the record comes too close to this track. The mood is really perfect and it has a melancholy yet euphoric quality that I feel White Lies attempt, too.
6. Simon and Garfunkel - "Overs": What a perfect song. It says everything you feel and is funny at the same time. Paul Simon is my personal hero. He sees the darkness is the good and the light in the bad. This song does wild things to my heart.
Lllove the Joni Mitchell pick. Wonder if he's seen her performance of it in The Last Waltz ...
We wake up this morning to an important announcement from Dallas pop duo Smile Smile: Its long-awaited new album Truth on Tape will be out Feb. 16, 2010 on Kirtland Records. Still a while to go, but members Ryan Hamilton and Jencey Hirunrusme are making it easier by releasing videos of new songs through the end of the year. The first, "Tempo Bledsoe," is above and contains everything a good music video requires: a bouncing lyric ball, odd choreography and playground equipment. Whoo-hoo-hoo!
Tennessee rock band Kings of Leon has been making moves toward superstardom since releasing the critically praised debut Youth and Young Manhood in 2003. The group's latest CD Only by the Night features the subtly soulful radio staples "Use Somebody" and "Sex on Fire." With opening act White Lies. 8 p.m. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. $46. ticketmaster.com.
Snow Patrol performs at the Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. Doors at 6:30 p.m. $30. ticketmaster.com.
Austin indie-rock band Rocket Boys has just released the new CD 20,000 Ghosts, and is giving its substantial Dallas fan base a treat by holding a special release show at Trees. With opening acts Air Review and Dignan. 8 p.m. 2709 Elm St. $10. 214-741-1122. treesdallas.com.
Wild Wednesday at M Street Bar. $3 shot specials. $3 drafts and frozen margaritas. DJ Aiden spins dance and hip-hop. Doors open at 9 p.m. 3520 Greenville Ave. No cover. 314-370-5500. mstreetbar.com.
$3 pint night at Barcadia. Happy hour until 8 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. 1917 N. Henderson Ave. 214-821-7300. No cover. barcadiadallas.com.
Helloooooo.com presents the Ish Wednesdays at Ghostbar, featuring DJ Flip Millionz. 9 p.m. 2440 Victory Park Lane. No cover. 214-720-9909. n9negroup.com.
Dru Kaba and Sam Sameni host Old School Wednesday at Glo. 10 p.m. 2323 N. Henderson. No cover. 214-824-2251. glo-lounge.com.
Yeah, I've blogged about this song (from Tip's The Renaissance) before -- it happens to be my most-played track of the year. Just ask my iTunes. But it's weird that a video wasn't released until today. Did they forget about it until now? Or do they need an extra little bit of online buzz to help sales of Tip's long-shelved Kamaal the Abstract album?
Whatever it is, I'm glad we have footage of these two artists dancin' and havin' fun. I think this is one of Norah's best and most nuanced vocals ever. Enjoy again and again.
Idol Records prez Erv Karwelis tells me The Crash That Took Me's upcoming sophomore CD is "amazing." One thing's for sure -- that's one amazing album cover. The record's street date is Nov. 10, with a release show planned for Nov. 7 at Sons of Hermann.
Press release:
CHLORINE COLORED EYES
The Crash That Took Me's sophomore record is a wonderland of sonic swirls, a roller coaster ride of emotional and psychedelic landscapes. On Chlorine Colored Eyes The Crash has captured beautiful dynamics ranging from a single mellotron to a full wall of sound and have picked up where the Beatles left off with the tape experimentation from their psychedelic stint in the late 60s, also reverting back to other experimental methods on tape machines such as (A.D.T.) automatic double tracking for all the vocals, varied speed, reverse and many other methods. The band also spent time recording at a paper machine factory to capture the repetition and sounds coming out of the factory.
The Crash have tapped into the tension and beauty of the late sixties lyrically and sonically, but still falling down the worm hole to evolve into something unique of their own.
The record was recorded produced and mixed by Casey Diiorio at "Vintage Heavy" Valve Studios, Dallas TX. Recorded analog to 2" tape mixed down to 1/2" and mastered by Sean Magee (Beatles Mono box set) at Abbey Road Studios in London,
BAND MEMBERS
Dylan Silvers-vocals, guitars, organ
Fatima Thomas-bass, vocals
Beau Wagener-guitars, cabasa, vocals
Eddie Thomas-drums, ocarina, vocals
Seth Bohlman-guitars, organ, vocals
Becky Howard- violin, vocals
Kevin Howard- mellotron 400, organs, celesta, vocals
ADDITIONAL PERFOMERS:
John Dufiho (Apples In Stereo, The Deathray Davies) vocals,organ
Kristen Harden (Polyphonic Spree) vocals
Mark Pirro (Polyphonic Spree) sounds & noises
Toby Pipes (Little Black Dress) tape manipulation,organ
Nolan thies (Little Black Dress) tape manipulation,organ
Heather Test (Robert Gomez) french horn
Ger Griffin (Rollerskate Skinny, Super Electric) voice samples
Dallas-raised soul singer (and current Quick cover girl) N'Dambi will do a free performance at Good Records at 7 p.m. to celebrate the release of her new Stax Records CD Pink Elephant. Her set will be followed by a listening party/screening for the new CD and film by UK band Noah and the Whale. 1808 Greenville Ave. 214-752-4663. goodrecords.com. And read Hunter's interview with N'Dambi here.
If you like your rap with horror-movie imagery, clown makeup and fans called Juggalos, then Insane Clown Posse is for you. The group's new album, Bang! Pow! Boom!, debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard album charts. With Hed PE and the Dayton Family. 8 p.m. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. $28.50. ticketmaster.com.
Super Tuesdays at the Hotel Capri. DJ Tek-neek spins dance and hip-hop mash-ups. Doors at 5 p.m. Happy hour from 5:30 to 8 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Denton DJ Yeahdef presents his weekly '90s night. 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $5 for under 21, no cover for over 21. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
Disqo Disco at Fallout Lounge, hosted by Sydney Confirm DJs. 835 Exposition Drive. 10 p.m. myspace.com/disqodisco.
The studio of Jack White (the White Stripes and the Raconteurs) was the birthplace of the Dead Weather, the union of Alison Mosshart, Jack Lawrence, Dean Fertita and White, all known for their work with other bands. With Imaad Wasif. 8 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $30-$50. ticketmaster.com.
You can't turn on pop radio without hearing Rob Thomas' distinctive voice and songwriting, no matter if he's going solo or fronting Matchbox 20. His first solo CD was a smash hit, and he's hitting the road alone again, supporting his second solo effort, Cradlesong. With OneRepublic and Carolina Liar. 7:30 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $30.75 and $50.75. ticketmaster.com.
British foursome Arctic Monkeys has maintained its buzzworthy status over the course of three albums, mainly because it never sticks with one style or formula. The latest release, Humbug, sees the guys enter psychedelic territory under the guidance of producer Josh Homme (of Queens of the Stone Age fame). With the Like. 8 p.m. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. $25. ticketmaster.com.
Sunny Day Real Estate was part of the booming emo-alt-rock scene in early '90s, when the fertile ground of Seattle was the place, and Sub Pop was the label. The original lineup has reunited for the first time in a decade, including bassist Nate Mendel, who became a full-time Foo Fighter after Sunny Day disbanded. With Jealous Sound. 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $22. 214-824-9933 or granadatheater.com.
The Q Network and the Silent Partner presents Ken Hamlin's Super Bowl Mondays at Geisha House. Watch Monday Night Football in the Roppongi Lounge. Complimentary sushi from 6 to 8 p.m. with drink purchase. DJ Jay Clipp spins before the game. After-party hosted by Ken Hamlin and his teammates with DJ Steve Nice. 6 p.m. 2600 Cedar Springs. No cover. 214-986-3494.
Happy Hour All Night Long at the Barley House. 4 p.m. 5612 SMU Blvd. No cover. 214-824-0306. thebarleyhouse.com.
Tommy C Productions presents Detour Mondays at Mick's Bar. Each week features a different guest DJ who spins dance and hip-hop. 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J supply the music at Cool Out Mondays. Happy hour specials all night. 10 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Paul Slavens performs his weekly show in Denton. 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. Free. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.
Sun Club presents Disco Workout, featuring dance music from "the '70s and beyond," at 10 p.m. at Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. No cover. haileysclub.com.
LeAnn Rimes still has one of pop-country music's most beautiful and recognizable voices. She's singing some of her greatest hits with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, so expect to hear something new when she does songs such as "Blue," "How Do I Live" and "Life Goes On." 8 p.m. (also Saturday at 8 p.m.) Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. $40-$130. 214-692-0203. dallassymphony.com.
Be prepared for chainsaws and (fake) limbs to fly in Evil Dead: The Musical, a musical comedy version of the 1980s horror movie. A group of coeds spending the weekend in a cabin mistakenly open a doorway to an evil world, unleashing a wave of ghouls and zombies who can eat flesh -- and sing and dance. 8 p.m. (also various times throughout October). Dallas Hub Theatre, 2809 Canton St. $20. 214-749-7010. dallashubtheater.org.
Fort Worth acoustic group the Theater Fire specializes in dark, gothic folk. These guys should have no trouble setting the mood for dreamy Portland act Mimicking Birds, the headliners of the show. Also featuring RTB2. Friday at 10 p.m. City Tavern, 1402 Main St. $8. 214-745-1402. citytaverndowntown.com.
First Class Fridays at Beamers. Free valet for unescorted ladies. Complimentary seafood buffet from 5 to 8 p.m. Sounds by DJ TDK and Texas TIP. Doors open at 5 p.m. 2443 Walnut Hill Lane. $5 cover for everyone before 8 p.m. Ladies free after 8 p.m. Guys are $10 after 8 p.m. 214-902-6490.
Panoptikon at Excuses. Lord Byron and Angry Jon spin new wave and goth until 4 a.m. Music starts at 9 p.m. 3025 Main St. $5 suggested cover. 214-741-1111. excusesdeepellum.com.
See Saturday and Sunday events, including John Legend and Moby, after the jump.
Yep, try not to get pissed if you spent hours one morning getting the best-possible nosebleed seats to U2. Live Nation just released $30 party pass tickets to the big show. Yeah, it's standing-room, but is there such a thing as a bad view when we're talking about U2's gigantic "Claw" stage? Details about the offer after the jump, courtesy of a press release. Get 'em while you can.
Bassnectar creator Lorin Ashton refers to the style of this "open-sourced musical project" as "omnitempo maximalism," to describe its freestyle, collaborative productions. What that means to your ears is bassline-heavy mashups of many genres of music with electronic touches. With DJ Vadim. 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $18. 214-824-9933. granadatheater.com.
The brutal tension of middle-school spelling bees got a much-needed comedy treatment with this Tony-winning Broadway hit The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Theatre Three's production stars Amy Mills, Paul J. Williams, B.J. Cleveland and Megan Kelly Bates, with direction by Bruce R. Coleman. 7:30 p.m. Theatre Three, 2800 Routh St. $10-$40. 214-871-3300. theatre3dallas.com.
Singer-songwriters Sarah Jaffe and Robert Gomez perform at 8 p.m. at Opening Bell Coffee, South Side on Lamar, 1409 S. Lamar St. Suggested donation $7. openingbellcoffee.com.
DJ Woody Rosen at Excuses. Woody spins house and neo-soul following a spoken-word presentation. Music starts at 10 p.m. 3025 Main St. No cover. 214-741-1111. excusesdeepellum.com.
Live music featuring Tony Rey at Ozona Bar and Grill. $2 well drinks all day. Music begins at 9 p.m. 4615 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-265-9105. ozonagrill.com.
Girls Night Out at Plush. $2 martinis until 11 p.m. Free valet for unescorted ladies. 5:30 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Ben Folds has kept his musical success churning since going solo in 2001, though he's a lot lower-profile than when he fronted buzzy band Ben Folds Five. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra's majestic sound should support his earnest, heartfelt vocals -- and his piano -- nicely. 8 p.m. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. $100 (cheaper tickets are sold out). 214-692-0203. dallassymphony.com.
The Get Up Kids perform with Plus Youth Group and Pretty and Nice. 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $20. 214-824-9933. tickets.granadatheater.com.
At 17 years old, Dallas blues singer-guitarist Hunter Hendrickson already has endorsement deals with amplifier and guitar strap brands. His debut EP, Behind the Notes, is a result of his collaborations with New Bohemians member Kenny Withrow. 7 p.m. House of Blues' Cambridge Room, 2200 N. Lamar St. $10. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
I Heart Wednesday at Plush. 12-Inch Pimp and resident DJ Willie Trimmer spins hip-hop, house, and Top 40. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Resident DJ Francisco spins electro-house at Hotel Capri. $3 shot specials and $4 wells. Doors at 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
It's still a thrill for any hard rock fan to see Metallica live. Especially if you've wasted entire days of your life perfecting your performances on the group's Rock Band game. Not that we'd do such a thing. Ahem. 7 p.m. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. $49.50 and $69.50. ticketmaster.com.
Austin's And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead and Dallas-raised Secret Machines co-headline at the Granada Theater. With opening act Ume. 8 p.m. 3524 Greenville Ave. $15 and $18. tickets.granadatheater.com.
Super Tuesdays at the Hotel Capri. DJ Tek-neek spins dance and hip-hop mash-ups. Doors at 5 p.m. Happy hour from 5:30 to 8 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Denton DJ Yeahdef presents his weekly '90s night. 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $5 for under 21, no cover for over 21. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
Disqo Disco at Fallout Lounge, hosted by Sydney Confirm DJs. 835 Exposition Drive. 10 p.m. myspace.com/disqodisco.
New CDs in stores today: Miranda Lambert's Revolution, Paramore's Brand New Eyes, Breaking Benjamin's Dear Agony, Mariah Carey's Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel, Alice in Chains' Black Gives Way to Blue. New DVDs:Monsters vs. Aliens, Away We Go.
Did you know that local musician Eric Neal (The Slack, countless other bands) makes puppets? No? Well, now you do. You can see his creations in action in a video just produced by Neal, also starring the singing and songwriting talents of his significant other, Camille Cortinas. The vid's super cute -- kids should eat it up. I could totally see Sesame Street snatching this couple up.
In advance of the mid-October release of its pop-gems-packed new CD Sorry for Partyin', local boys done good Bowling For Soup stopped at House of Blues last night for a raucous hour-and-a-half set. Tickets were only $7.11 thanks to the official tour sponsor, Slurpee. There was even a Slurpee-shaped guitar trotted out for lead singer Jaret Reddick at one pont. Hey, if you're gonna have a sponsor, pick one that gives you custom git-fiddles, right?
Anyway, read on after the jump for an annotated setlist from last night's show.
Soaring on the success of club banger "Blame It," Jamie Foxx takes his sexy R&B on the road. You can bet on slinky rhythms and thumping beats for sure, but here's hoping he also gets behind the piano and seduces us on the ivories. 8 p.m. (also Saturday at 8 p.m.). Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $49.75 and $69.75. ticketmaster.com.
Jamie Foxx official concert after-party at Wish Ultralounge. Sounds by DJ Irie, Foxx's DJ.
10 p.m. 3001 Knox St., Suite 201. No cover. 214-389-5723.
Most adult Americans didn't realize how much they adored country-pop chanteuse Taylor Swift until big, bad Kanye West ripped a microphone out of her hands at the VMAs. Team Taylor!" 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. $20-$49.50. ticketmaster.com.
Cheer up, Duckie, it's '80s night. And how can you resist? Especially when a band has memorable hits like the Psychedelic Furs -- "Heartbreak Beat," "Love My Way" and "Pretty in Pink." With Happy Mondays. 8 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $25-$50. ticketmaster.com.
Wiry, goofy comic Daniel Tosh scored his own Comedy Central show earlier this year, called Tosh.0. It's sorta like The Soup, except all the funny clips come from the Web. Catch him in standup mode in the lovely digs of the Majestic Theater. 8 p.m. 1925 Elm St. $28.50. ticketmaster.com.
Tommy C. Productions and Access Dallas present the Hot Bod Bikini Model Search at M Street Bar. Ladies in free till 11 p.m. Music by DJ ATG. 10 p.m. 3520 Greenville Ave. $10. 214-370-5500. accessdallas.com.
The Goldfish Girls at Absinthe Lounge from 8:30 to 10 p.m. Doors at 4 p.m. $4 you-call-its and $5 martinis until 9 p.m. 1409 S. Lamar St. No cover. 214-941-9338.
Kristy Krüger, one of Dallas' most inspired singer-songwriters, will return home after a short festival run in Oregon. Always writing songs, she's probably got some new material to share with the crowd. 8:30 p.m. Opening Bell Southside, 1409 S. Lamar St. Suggested donation of $10. 214-565-0383.
Dallas punk band the Lash Outs falls into the "must-be-experienced-live" category. The songs are fairly simple and straightforward, but their energy onstage is downright infectious With Free to Kill Again and Television City. 8 p.m. Muddy Waters, 4314 Live Oak. Free. 214-823-1518.
Tonight, one of my favorite comedians begins a weekend at the Improv. I like Bill Burr because his material doesn't sound at all forced - he's inherently funny, and his Bahhston accent makes the delivery that much better. Now, it was a little difficult to find a fairly clean YouTube clip, so you'll have to settle for a radio interview (above). But look up his stuff - you'll definitely want to check him out live after that.
Anyhoo, he's the latest celebrity to send us a personal playlist. You'll see that he's got a taste for the classics.
ACDC - Spellbound: Very unique in that it's one of the only AC/DC songs that isn't about balls, the devil, or alcohol.
TED HEATH ORCHESTRA -- Elks Parade: I like this song because I'm a nerd who enjoys big band music played in stereo.
AEROSMITH - Woman of the World: Aerosmith back when they were young and sounded like they all had hepatitis.
HERBIE HANCOCK - Palm Grease: I love all instrumental music from the '70s. (And I don't mean that in an ironic way, you hipster [expletive]s)
PRIMUS - My Friend Fats: Tim Alexander's double bass!
MOTLEY CRUE - Hooligan's Holiday: Underrated cut off that EP when John Corabi took over for Vince Neil.
JANE'S ADDICTION - Then She Did: Beautiful song,
NEIL YOUNG - Unknown Legend: I like this song because it for some reason it makes me think that every decision I made for the last 30 years was the wrong one.
THE PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT - Philadelphia Experiment: I love QuestLove's drumming. I also love the album "in a silent way" and this song kind of brings both vibes together.
NAT TOWNSLEY TRIO- Nat Thang: Found about this guy watching a drum video. Love his playing.
As promised in this week's paper, here's the new track from AwkQuarius, the new project from local rappers Pikahsso and Tahiti. "Whackwordz" is certainly not wack, but it is wacky. Let's just say someone's been watching the hell out of 'Sound of Music.'
AwkQuarius, "Whackwordz":
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Dallas rapper Tum Tum aka Zillaman is one of DFW's most well-known artists from the local hip-hop scene. His major label affiliated "Caprice Musik" single made noise nationally and he remains a consistent force in the Southern mix tape circuit. We caught up with the busy Tumzilla to get the scoop on his new full length album, "Tum Thousand & 9:The Grassy Knoll".
Check out this week's Quick issue or read here to get the full story, Ya dig!
Last night's show at Superpages.com Center brought forth equal parts pop-punk and potty humor, as headliner Blink-182 and opening acts Fall Out Boy, All-American Rejects and Asher Roth played to a near-capacity crowd.
Roth, the up-and-coming rapper who appeared earlier this summer at House of Blues, and AAR thrilled early arrivers with their respective biggest hits, "College" and "Gives You Hell." Fall Out Boy's 12-song set (including "Dance, Dance" and a tongue-in-cheek cover of "Don't Stop Believin'") was a bit of a mess soundwise, and bassist Pete Wentz was the only member who seemed to care about connecting with the audience.
By contrast, Blink-182's never looked or sounded better. The San Diego three-piece's reunion (after a band breakup five years ago and drummer Travis Barker's near-death experience in a plane crash last year) seems to have lit a fire. Flawless renditions of all their hits were embellished by state-of-the-art lighting, dramatic black curtains and a flying drum platform. Not that Barker needs tricks -- he's an amazing drummer on his own, as evidenced by a couple of breakneck, unbelievable solos.
After the jump, check out last night's setlists from Fall Out Boy and Blink.
It's been awhile since the Polyphonic Spree played around here, so fans of the super-sized Dallas pop group led by Tim DeLaughter will probably flock to this free show. All you have to do for tickets is sign up at a special Southern Comfort Web site, or send a text. With DJ Lord. 8 p.m. at the Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. Free. Visit southerncomfort.com/undercover or text "DALLAS" to 68405 for a ticket code.
Denton's pop-punk superstars Bowling for Soup are ramping up for the October release of their album Sorry for Partyin', which features the not-so-subtle first single "My Wena." This is your chance to see the guys in front of a hometown crowd, and tickets are only $7.11, thanks to a tie-in with the tour's sponsor -- duh -- 7-Eleven. With Red Car Wire and Holy Moly. 8 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $7.11. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
Boston funnyman Bill Burr has been one of the better touring comics out there for years, and he got a major boost from his appearances on Chappelle's Show and a Comedy Central special. Expect sharp commentary on relationships, race and current events. 8 p.m. (also various times Friday through Sunday). Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road, Suite 250. $17 and $20. 972-404-8501. improv.com.
Austin singer-songwriter Bob Schneider plays in Dallas so much that he probably considers it his second home. He even found a local label (Kirtland Records) to release his new album, Lovely Creatures. It comes out next week, but Schneider takes the stage at the Granada Theater at 8 p.m. to celebrate it. $19 and $24. granadatheater.com. Hear some tracks at myspace.com/bobschneider.
iCollege presents Class in Session at Purgatory. Everyone with a college ID gets in free until midnight. DJs Billy the Kidd, Hex, Dtrain and ATG spin Top 40 and dance. Doors at 10 p.m. 2208 Main St. $10. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.
DJ Woody Rosen spins house and neo-soul, following a spoken-word presentation at Excuses. 9 p.m. 3025 Main St. No cover. 214-741-1111. excusesdeepellum.com.
Tony Rey at Ozona Bar and Grill. $2 well drinks. Music begins at 9 p.m. 4615 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-265-9105. ozonagrill.com.
Girls Night Out at Plush. $2 martinis until 11 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Correction: In the current issue of Quick, the date for comedian Doug Benson's performance at the McKinney Performing Arts Center is incorrect. He will perform Friday night at the McKinney venue. More info here.
Been listening to Cocoon of Love, the album coming Sept. 29 from LA indie pop band Princeton. The foursome deftly incorporates Beach Boy harmonies, light African rhythms and '80s mope-vocals (see above video) into its tunes. It's a mix I find hard to resist.
The guys will stop at the Granada tonight to open for equally ear-pleasing band Ra Ra Riot. Princeton drummer David Kitz was nice enough to put together a little playlist to give us an idea of what inspires him and his bandmates. Read on:
1. Michael McDonald: "What a fool believes" -- This song never gets old for me. Although it's cheezy, it's a deceptively complex and well crafted pop song ... and I love Michael's smoky voice.
2. Gilberto Gil: "Marginalia II" -- This one is from his album, '1968.' The whole record is amazing but this one always stood out to me. It has incredible horn arrangements and cool rhythms.
3. Neu!: "After Eight" -- This is the last of the 6 tracks on 'Neu! '75.' It's a great example of what made them so great. It's minimal, energetic, and I always though it was a great closer for the record.
4. The Beach Boys: "Let Him Run Wild" -- This song is just really full of great hooks and harmonies. This is another track that never gets old for me.
5. Emitt Rhodes: "With my face on the floor" -- This one opens his self-titled record and is full of driving energy... definitely a feel-good song.
Blink-182 and Fall Out Boy couldn't have a better musical match than each other. Both have an infectious sense of fun in their music (and videos), with the reunited Blink's, humorous slice-of-life tunes ("What's My Age Again?") and Fall Out producing catchy melodies polished off with Patrick Stump's soulful singing ("Dance, Dance"). 6:30 p.m. Superpages.com Center, 1818 1st Ave. $25-$69.50. ticketmaster.com.
Pink's been through her ups and downs in the music biz, but she always seems to come out on top. Most of the time, it's with the power of a delectable pop song. Her latest hits include the sassy kiss-off number "So What" and the rousing love song "Please Don't Leave Me." 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. $39.50 and $49.50. ticketmaster.com.
Fans of arty avant-garde pop will like New York's Ra Ra Riot, which mixes violin and cello perfectly with its Morrissey-influenced vocals. With opening acts Maps & Atlases and Princeton. 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $14 and $18. 214-824-9933. granadatheater.com.
Helloooooo.com presents the Ish Wednesdays at Ghostbar. New York City DJ Tommie Sunshine headlines, and Dallas' HOYO TOHO opens. 9 p.m. 2440 Victory Park Lane. No cover. 214-720-9909. n9negroup.com.
Dru Kaba and Sam Sameni host Old School Wednesday at Glo. DJ Kurupt spins early '90s hip-hop. 10 p.m. 2323 N. Henderson. No cover. 214-824-2251. glo-lounge.com.
I Heart Wednesday at Plush. 12-Inch Pimp and resident DJ Willie Trimmer spins hip-hop, house, and Top 40. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Resident DJ Francisco spins electro-house at Hotel Capri. $3 shot specials and $4 wells. Doors at 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
If you like singer Jason Castro AND free jeans, draw a little heart with dreadlocks on your calendar for Saturday, when the American Idol contestant and Rockwall resident hits NorthPark to sing in The Gap store's new look.
The first 69 customers to the store get a free pair of 1969 Premium Jeans and at 12:30 p.m., Castro takes the mic to sing a set that's sure to include his fun new single "Let's Just Fall in Love Again." Who knows, he just might need a chorus of whistlers to whistle in that happy intro...
Castro will also be performing the night before at the State Fair at 8:30 p.m. on the Chevrolet Main Stage.
Add some romance and mystery to your night with a performance from large mariachi band Mariachi Quetzal. Be sure to request "Ring of Fire." You won't be disappointed. 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 109 Industrial St. No cover. 940-320-2000. danssilverleaf.com.
Comedian Kirk Smith and the 4th Wall improv troupe star in Laugh in Relief!, a comedy event to benefit war victims of Sri Lanka. 8 p.m. Hyena's Comedy Club, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 220. $17.214-823-5233. hyenascomedynightclub.com.
Denton DJ Yeahdef presents his weekly '90s night. 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $5 for under 21, no cover for over 21. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
Disqo Disco at Fallout Lounge, hosted by Sydney Confirm DJs. 835 Exposition Drive. 10 p.m. myspace.com/disqodisco.
Scott Stapp and the reunited Creed perform at 7:30 p.m. at Superpages.com Center, 1818 1st Ave. $20-$85. ticketmaster.com.
Super Tuesdays at the Hotel Capri. DJ Tek-neek spins dance and hip-hop mash-ups. Doors at 5 p.m. Happy hour from 5:30 to 8 p.m.2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
New CDs in stores today: David Gray's Draw the Line, Sean Kingston's Tomorrow, Harry Connick Jr.'s Your Songs, Mika's The Boy Who Knew Too Much, Three Days Grace's Life Starts Now. New DVDs:Observe and Report, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.
Rock supergroup Chickenfoot has an odd combination of members (Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony of Van Halen, Chad Smith of the Chili Peppers and Joe Satriani), a surprise hit album and a super-dumb name. But devoted rock fans need not worry about that last bit. Smith's a monster drummer, Satriani should wail on the guitar, and Hagar can still hit those crazy, screaming notes. 8 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $39.50 and $49.50. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
Industry Underground at Plush. DJ Tek-neek spins in the Zodiac Lounge for this service industry night. $3 you-call-its until 11 p.m. $5 wells and domestics all night. Doors at 10 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Tommy C Productions presents Detour Mondays at Mick's Bar. Each week features a different guest DJ who spins dance and hip-hop. 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J supply the music at Cool Out Mondays. Happy hour specials all night. 10 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Paul Slavens performs his weekly show in Denton. 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. Free. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.
Sun Club presents Disco Workout, featuring dance music from "the '70s and beyond," at 10 p.m. at Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. No cover. haileysclub.com.
Spune Productions includes a couple of compelling features in the e-mail newsletter it sent out this morning:
- First, check out a few pictures (one is above) from the recording sessions for Doug Burr's next full-length album, the official follow-up to On Promenade that's coming out next year.
It's Britney, bitch. Again. She's already taken one swing through North America (and Dallas) on her Circus tour, playing sold-out arenas with dancers, theatrics and, finally, some decent hair extensions. She's coming back after stops abroad, and promising some changes to the show this time around, like covering Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know." With Jordin Sparks and Kristinia DeBarge. 8 p.m. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. $39.50-$495. ticketmaster.com.
Philly quartet Disco Biscuits specializes in "livetronic" music, which is classic jam-band stylings with electronic elements thrown in. It's a fresh sound, especially bouncy tunes such as "Mirrors." With DJ Bonobo. 8 p.m. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. $20. ticketmaster.com.
Johnny Lloyd Rollins is inspired by traditional American genres -- pop, rock, blues, soul and country. But his charm and showmanship help make familiar sounds exciting once again. With Daniel Folmer and Homespun Remedies. 10 p.m. City Tavern, 1402 Main St. Cover TBA. 214-745-1402 or citytaverndowntown.com.
Most teenage bands aren't quite ready for prime time, but Fungi Girls, a three-piece from Cleburne has been honing its craft with frequent appearances in Denton and beyond. Its take on garage rock is melodic and definitely satisfying. With the Beets, Air Waves and the Jesus Furs. 8 p.m. J&J's Pizza, 118 W. Oak St., Denton. Cover TBA. 940-382-7769.
Panoptikon at Excuses. Lord Byron and Angry Jon spin new wave and goth until 4 a.m. Starts at 9 p.m. 3025 Main St. No cover. 214-741-1111. excusesdeepellum.com.
Access Dallas presents Naked Fridays at Mick's Bar. No dress code. DJ ATG spins hip-hop, dance and R&B. $3 shot specials. 8 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-527-6241. myspace.com/micksbar.
Friday Night Lights at M Street Bar. Wear your favorite sports team's gear and get in free until 11 p.m. Ladies in free until 10:30 p.m. Music by DJ ATG. 10 p.m. 3520 Greenville Ave. $10. 214-370-5500. accessdallas.com.
The Goldfish Girls spin at Absinthe Lounge from 8:30 to 10 p.m. DJ Roy Murray spins dance and hip-hop after that. $4 you-call-its and $5 martinis until 9 p.m. 1409 S. Lamar St. No cover. 214-941-9338. absinthelounge.net.
See Saturday and Sunday events after the jump, including Living Colour and the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade.
Large-and-in-charge Grapevine pop band Mount Righteous is working on its next full-length album, but it's got a treat to tide fans over. On Sept. 25, we'll get a new EP called Open Your Mouth, featuring five new tracks (none containing an iota of guitar), including this one:
Mount Righteous, "Sing for Me, Tiffany":
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Charlie Murphy emerged from brother Eddie's shadow for good during his run on Chappelle's Show. His wickedly funny re-enactments of '80s encounters with Rick James and Prince are some of the funniest moments in recent television history. Check him out in person for his stand-up set. 8 p.m. (also various times through Sunday.) Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road, Suite 250. $30. 972-404-8501. improv.com.
Addison Oktoberfest begins tonight, with beer, German food and music, carnival rides, games and wine tastings, among other activities. Let the lip-quivering belches begin. 5 to 11 p.m. (also Friday 5 p.m. to midnight; Saturday noon to midnight; and Sunday noon to 6 p.m.) Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive. $5. addisontexas.net.
Catch Dove Hunter's slinky, jam-worthy Southern rock at a live show and you'll immediately know why it's considered one of the best acts in Dallas. The guys top an all-local bill at the Granada, and they'd like nothing more than for you to come and hang out. With True Widow, Boom Boom Box and Tre Orsi. 7 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $8-$12. 214-824-9933. granadatheater.com.
Top Notch Thursday with DJ Sober at the Cavern. $2.50 wells and $1 off all drinks from 7 to 9 p.m. Sober starts at 10 p.m. 1914 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-828-1914. thecaverndallas.com.
DJ Woody Rosen spins house and neo-soul at Excuses. 9 p.m. 3025 Main St. No cover. 214-741-1111. excusesdeepellum.com.
Tony Rey at Ozona Bar and Grill. $2 well drinks all day. Music begins at 9 p.m. 4615 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-265-9105. ozonagrill.com.
No Strings Attached at Purgatory. Ladies dressed provocatively get in free until 11 p.m. DJs Billy the Kidd, Hex, Dtrain and ATG spin Top 40 and dance. Doors open at 10 p.m. 2208 Main St. $10. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.
Girls Night Out at Plush, hosted by 12 Pack from VH1's Daisy of Love. DJs Robert Pennington and Rob Vaughn spin. 9 p.m. $2 martinis until 11 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Royal [Expletive] Party at the Hotel Capri. Complimentary Royal [Expletive] shots and $2 wells until 11 p.m. Complimentary champagne and mimosas for ladies until midnight. Doors at 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Art and Seek has all the pertinent details, but here's the short version: KXT 91.7 will make its debut Nov. 9 with local chunks in the mornings and evenings and some of NPR's music programs during the day. Shows most likely to play local artists will be KXT Texas Mix on Fridays at lunchtime and The Paul Slavens Show Sunday nights. So, I guess we can consider commercial free radio and programmers with impeccable taste an early Christmas present.
The Mars Volta mixes a little bit of everything -- rock, punk, Latin rhythms, psychedelic sounds and more. Hear some of the new release, Octahedron, at myspace.com/themarsvolta. 8 p.m. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. $35. ticketmaster.com.
Straight-outta-Malibu rapper Shwayze is joined by Whitestarr singer-guitarist Cisco Adler for a mellow blend of hip-hop and pop. Check the party-pleaser "Corona and Lime" for a good example. With Far East Movement, Cold Flamez, Beardo and DJ Jason Smith. 8 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $18 and $25. ticketmaster.com.
BoomBox features funky, psychedelic fun with high-energy beats from members Russ Randolph and Zion Rock Godchaux. Check out their tunes "Mr. Boogie Man" and "Stereo" at myspace.com/thisisboomboxcom. Plus Spivey. 9 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $10 and $15. 214-824-9933. granadatheater.com.
Sean Kirkpatrick of Nervous Curtains was smart to get a full band to flesh out his dark, complex piano-pop songs. The band's pairing on the lineup with Wanz Dover's project Blixaboy guarantees that this show will be sufficiently offbeat. With Davic Sunshine. 9 p.m. at the Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. $6. 214-828-1914. thecaverndallas.com.
I Heart Wednesday at Plush. 12-Inch Pimp and resident DJ Willie Trimmer spins hip-hop, house and Top 40. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Resident DJ Francisco spins electro-house at Hotel Capri. $3 shot specials and $4 wells. Doors open at 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Super Tuesdays at the Hotel Capri. Happy hour from 5:30 to 8 p.m. DJ Tek-neek spins dance and hip-hop mash-ups. Doors at 5 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Denton DJ Yeahdef presents his weekly '90s night. 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $5 for under 21, no cover for over 21. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
Kinuko Y. Craft is a longtime fantasy-art master, and her works have graced the covers of everything from Time magazine to Stephen King novels to children's books. See her detailed paintings up close at this exhibit, which continues through Oct. 31. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 4th Wall Gallery, 2925 Fairmount St. Free. 214-740-9400 or the4thwallgallery.net.
New CDs in stores today:Nelly Furtado's Mi Plan, Muse's The Resistance, Trick Daddy's Finally Famous, Lil Boosie's Superbad, Kid Cudi's Man on the Moon, Megadeth's The Endgame, KRS-One & Buckshot's Survival Skills, Uncle Kracker's Happy Hour. New DVDs: X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Season Four of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Season Five of Grey's Anatomy.
The Moskova Affair at House of Blues. Stoli celebrates the launch of its new apple-and-citrus-flavored vodka, Gala Applik, with a catered reception. Enjoy complimentary Stoli cocktails and a performance by the Vau de Vire Society, a San Francisco troupe that specializes in cabaret-esque circus entertainment. 8 p.m. 2200 N. Lamar St. Free. 214-978-2583.
Last week at local store Good Records, the remastered Beatles CDs took over the sales chart. The only non-Fab-4 title to slip into the top 10 was Dallas country singer Danny Balis' debut album. We'll get back to you later on whether Danny considers himself a Lennon or a McCartney.
1. The Beatles, Revolver
2. The Beatles, Abbey Road
3. The Beatles, Rubber Soul
4. The Beatles, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
5. Danny Balis, Too Much Living
6. The Beatles, The Beatles (the white album)
7. The Beatles, Magical Mystery Tour
8. The Beatles In Mono box set
9. The Beatles, Please Please Me
10. The Beatles, With the Beatles
Having pretty much OD'ed on these Beatles reissues for the last 7 days, I'll reveal that the singles and rarities collection Past Masters is the most played in my vehicle so far. Its selections cover a wide range, from "Love Me Do" to "Hey Jude." And most of the songs are ones I hadn't already played a gajillion times before these remasters changed the world as we know it*. But if you only want to pick up a couple of the remastered albums, go for Abbey Road and Revolver. Good Records shoppers aren't wrong on that one.
Jason Mraz's monster hit "I'm Yours" is officially the longest-charting song in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, having spent 71 weeks on it. That speaks to Mraz's easy, laid-back appeal. Opening act G. Love & Special Sauce has a similar vibe. 7:30 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $35 and $45. ticketmaster.com.
DJ Yeahdef celebrates rapper Nas' birthday with a night full of Nas-related music. Can you tell he's a big fan? Doors at 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. No cover. haileysclub.com.
Industry Underground at Plush. DJ Tek-neek spins in the Zodiac Lounge for this service industry night. $3 you-call-its until 11 p.m. $5 wells and domestics all night. Doors at 10 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Tommy C Productions presents Detour Mondays at Mick's Bar. Each week features a different guest DJ who spins dance and hip-hop. 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J supply the music at Cool Out Mondays. Happy hour specials all night. 10 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Paul Slavens performs his weekly show in Denton. 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. Free. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.
He's a three-time Grammy winner, a seven-time 2009 CMA award nominee and the golden boy of country music, but Brad Paisley is undoubtedly a nice guy first.
At a small gathering before his concert at the Superpages.com Center last night, Brad met with 10 local kids who were picked to be edited into a special version of his "Welcome to the Future" vid, the most recent single from his American Saturday Night release. While you can see the official version of the video here, this localized version was shown on the screen during the concert and featured Dallas landmarks and the kids saying, "When I grow up, I want to be a ______."
A father of two young sons himself, Brad joked with the kids and thanked them for hamming it up for his song that's about children and their dreams for the future. I asked Brad if he has any hopes for what his children want to be when they grow up. An easy answer: "Anything they want to be," he said, adding that he's "not one of those dads."
But he is a big fan of Dallas and the state, he says, and when he swings through, there's one thing he remembers most about the city. Our awesome Tex-Mex? The state fair? Our hot nightclubs? Our friendly nature? Nope. "The reason you know it's Dallas," Brad said, "is cuz you're standing in front of road construction."
Awww... now that hurts.
Cuz it's true.
As for the concert, spirits stayed high in spite of the rain. Well, at least mine did. I had dry seats under the awning of the amphitheater, so it was hard to tell if fans watching from the lawn area were suffering in the deluge or making it a party. With country-music concert-goers, you'd have to guess party.
Jimmy Wayne and Dierks Bentley ("Sideways") banged out energetic, opening sets before Paisley was cheered through many of his big hits: "I'm Gonna Miss Her," "Letter to Me," "Celebrity," "I'm Still a Guy" and "She's Everything." All in all, a great show for sure, and I was also impressed that Brad is so artsy as well. He painted the background for his American Saturday Night album cover (shown partially in the backdrop in the pic above) and was credited with some clever cartoon graphics playing during some of the concert footage.
Must be something to lean back on in case, you know, that whole singing thing doesn't work out...
DALLAS (AP) -- This weekend's Dallas-Tampa Bay matchup will feature a little more head-banging than most NFL games.
The heavy metal band Free Reign, which includes three Cowboys offensive linemen, will debut its new song "Rise Up" during Sunday's Fox telecast of the game in Tampa Bay.
The band is made up of Marc Colombo on guitar and vocals, Cory Procter on drums, Leonard Davis on bass and non-football player Justin Chapman on guitar.
The song is described by Riot Entertainment in a news release issued by the Cowboys on Friday as a "soon to be embraced stadium anthem." The band's EP "Tragedy" is expected to be released in November.
Bo Burnham is all of 19 years old, but he's an Internet sensation with piano-based comedy songs that helped him score his first Comedy Central special last year. You might think it's innocent, gentle humor until his extremely naughty side comes out. Example from "High School Party": "You're gonna love me the way my uncle did/Except you're not gonna go to court for doing it." 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $25 and $30. 214-824-9933 or granadatheater.com.
The Coen Brothers' comedy The Big Lebowski involves mistaken identity, bowling and a dude named ... The Dude. Enjoy Jeff Bridges, John Goodman and the rest of the eclectic cast, and see why the film has become a cult classic since its 1998 release. Midnight. Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers Lane. $10. 214-764-9106. www.landmarktheatres.com.
Centro-matic frontman Will Johnson gives his fans an annual treat by doing stripped-down solo shows. You get a lot of insight into his songwriting at these gigs, because he's generous with the stories and anecdotes. Not to be missed. 10 p.m. at Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. $8. 940-320-2000. danssilverleaf.com.
Dallas band Exit 380 isn't afraid to try new things. Its last album, The Life and Death of Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Stone, told the story of a 1930s couple. The band is working on the follow-up, which will be half rock and half folk. Needless to say, expect some curveballs. With Early Pearl, Deaf Pedestrians and Chalklign. 8 p.m. Trees, 2709 Elm St. $10. 214-741-1122. treesdallas.com. frontgatetickets.com.
Access Dallas presents Naked Fridays at Mick's Bar. No dress code; come as you are. DJ ATG spins hip-hop, dance and R&B. $3 shot specials all night. 8 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. myspace.com/micksbar.
Bad Brothers Inc. vs. 2R Recordings at Lizard Lounge. Raydar and Shaolin battle Johnny Funk, Mike X and Cooley. Doors at 9 p.m. 2424 Swiss Ave. $10 over 21, $15 for under 21. 214-826-4769. thelizardlounge.com.
See Saturday and Sunday events after the jump, including Brad Paisley, Somebody's Darling and Fall Gallery Walk.
... on the recent announcement that the Grammy-winning Dallas hip-hop producing/rapping duo will get its own imprint under SRC/Universal Records. Juan and Oscar Salinas, who headlined this year's Quick's Big Thing back in June, will have the opportunity to sign and develop new artists under the new label, dubbed G4 Muzik. Their first signee? Dallas rapper Inertia.
Celebrate with the Salinas boys and other special guests tonight at Joyce Lounge. If you've met these guys, you know it'll be a wild one. Flyer after the jump.
'Sorority Row' is one of those movies that you see when you feel like throwing every bit of your good taste out the window. Which is most days for me. Team Audrina!
Anyway, in anticipation for the sorority-prank-gone-wrong horror-thriller, we asked star Leah Pipes to give us a little celebrity playlist. She came through via e-mail with some downright mature selections, in effect rubbing her good taste in my face. Bitch.
Take it away, Leah!
Pink Floyd's "Jugband Blues" - 1st song off of A Saucerful of Secrets. Not as famous as some of their other songs, but really great nonetheless.
Led Zeppelin's "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" - Off of Led Zeppelin 3 but if you can find the live version from How the West Was Won, do it. It's awesome!
Parliament's "Express Yourself" - If I'm having a bad day this song never fails to put me in a good mood.
Bob Dylan's "It's Alright Ma" - The song is really long and the music itself is pretty basic, but it has some of the best lyrics I've ever heard.
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros' "Home" - A friend just burned me a CD with this song and I can't stop listening to it. It makes me want to fall in love.
Since 1993, independent rock magazine Harder Beat has provided coverage of the local and touring music scenes from the fan's perspective. You could find it at record stores, bars and other businesses around town. Its presence in the racks signaled to visitors and newbies that Dallas has a thriving hardcore music scene.
But presence alone apparently couldn't pay the bills or keep fatigue from setting in for founder and editor Linda Hollar, who ended the mag's 16-year run with this month's issue. In her goodbye letter, she recounts her history with the publication and laments how difficult it'd become to keep a print publication afloat.
"It was so much work and so frustrating trying to get ads," Hollar told us over the phone today. "At one time, we had lots of local support. Bands and clubs bought ads. Now, everybody thinks they can get by with a MySpace page. It's happened to every print pub across the country to some degree."
Hollar seemed relieved to no longer have to deal with the pressures of getting Harder Beat to the printer each month, but there was also some heartbreak in her voice when she talked about having to tell contributors and supporters that she was calling it quits.
"When I started this, I didn't do it for the money. I did it mostly for the concert tickets, because seeing rock and writing about it was fun."
That's definitely the way of thinking that came through in Harder Beat's text-heavy pages. Album and concert reviews and news from the hard-rock scene were written by people whose passion for the subject was more important than a paycheck.
Hollar says she won't keep the mag alive online for now, but she's not closing the door to those seriously interested in reviving it.
"This isn't something you can do when you've already got a full-time job weighing you down, so we'll see if anyone serious comes along," she said.
The members of garage-rock act The Ettes go by sweet little nicknames. There's lead singer Lindsay "Coco" Hames, Maria "Poni" Silver on drums and Jeremy "Jem" Cohen on bass. The L.A. trio is counting down to its new album, Do You Want Power, which is out Sept. 29. Get an early taste at what should be a straightforward, no-frills rock show. With the Backsliders and the Demigs. 9 p.m. Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St., Denton. $8. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
Alt-rock/electronica acts She Wants Revenge and Kill Hannah performs at 8 p.m. at the Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $16 and $20. 214-824-9933. granadatheater.com.
Centro-matic frontman Will Johnson gives his fans an annual treat by doing stripped-down solo shows. You get a lot of insight into his songwriting at these gigs, because he's generous with the stories and anecdotes. Not to be missed. With opening act Liz Durrett. 10 p.m. Double Wide, 3510 Commerce St. Cover TBA. 214-887-6510. double-wide.com.
Sweet as Candy at Purgatory. Girls in all pink or all yellow get no cover until 11 p.m. Guys will receive a lollipop at the door, the girl with the most lollipops at the end of the night receives a cash prize. DJs Billy the Kidd, Hex, Dtrain and ATG spin Top 40 and dance. Doors open at 10 p.m. 2208 Main St. $10. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.
Girls Night Out at Plush. Groups of eight or more girls receive a complimentary bottle. $2 martinis until 11 p.m. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Champagne Thursday at the Hotel Capri. Complimentary champagne and mimosas for the ladies until midnight. Half-price select bottles all evening. $5 you-call-its all night. Doors open at 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Local music site We Shot Jr. presents Neon Indian, Darktown Strutters, Kashio Boy and Vulgar Fashion at 9 p.m. Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St., Denton. $6. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
Bring a blanket and cuddle up by the pool at the Belmont Hotel for a showing of '80s teen fave Sixteen Candles, in honor of the late director John Hughes. Cash bar and food available. Starts at sunset. Belmont Hotel, 901 Fort Worth Ave. Free. 214-393-2300. belmontdallas.com.
I Heart Wednesday at Plush. 12-Inch Pimp and resident DJ Willie Trimmer spins hip-hop, house and Top 40. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Beat University at Mick's Bar. DJ Pierre and DJ Yosh spin dance, hip-hop and rock mash-ups. $3 drink specials all night. Doors at 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Resident DJ Francisco spins electro-house at Hotel Capri. $3 shot specials and $4 wells. Doors open at 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Dru Kaba and Sam Sameni present Old-School Hip-HopWednesday at Glo. DJ Kurupt spins. 10 p.m. 2323 N Henderson. No cover. 214-824-2271. glodallas.com.
Burleson's own Kelly Clarkson, the original American Idol, played a packed house at Winstar on Sunday night. Here's the official review of the show from the Dallas Morning News. But I opened my inbox last night to find an unofficial review -- from Kirtland Records' Tami Thomsen.
Thomsen and Toadies lead singer Vaden Todd Lewis went to the show and ended up meeting Kelly backstage. Why is this notable? Well, for one, Kelly's mentioned Vaden and the Toadies as her favorite band in interviews every year since she competed on Idol. She says she tries to catch every Toadies show she can, that she loves their music because it's "sexy, dirty, drunk, broken. Anything about rock swagger I learned from them."
So this meeting was a long time coming, and an exciting moment for both parties. Here's Thomsen's account of the experience Sunday night:
Vaden and I made the trip to OK last night. Walked into the concert about 10 minutes before the show; just as we sat down "Possum Kingdom" came on, blaring through the PA. What timing! The show was great. Kelly did an amazing, bluesy version of "Walking After Midnight." ... After the show we were taken to her dressing room. She flipped when she saw Vaden. Had a blast talking with her. There are a few photos on my and Vaden's Facebook pages.
We'll look for those photos and see about showing you one. See blurry mobile photo above.
Starting at midnight, America will witness yet another Beatles invasion, with remastered versions of all the band's classic albums hitting stores tomorrow for the first time in two decades, as well as the release of the long-awaited video game The Beatles: Rock Band.
The big bash in Dallas will occur tonight at midnight at Good Records. The Lower Greenville store will host an all-out Beatles celebration, including an early performance from the Dandy Warhols (possibly covering "Blackbird," we're told) and screenings of Magical Mystery Tour and Yellow Submarine. Local Fab Four cover band A Hard Night's Day will count down the minutes to midnight with a late performance.
Good Records manager Chris Penn says there'll be beer flowing and plenty of prizes (especially for the winner of the Beatles: Rock Band tourney). And at the end of all the fun, you'll be able to buy those remastered albums.
Details: 8 p.m. at Good Records, 1808 Greenville Ave. goodrecords.com.
Artsy Oregon rockers Dandy Warhols have a new album, The Dandy Warhols Are Sound, and a theatrical sense of style in concert. Die-hards will get to see them twice -- first at 6 p.m. for an acoustic set at Good Records, then the big show at the Granada. 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $15. 214-824-9933. granadatheater.com.
Metal quartet Mudvayne sometimes aims for shock value with scary, painted-on, dripping-with-fake-blood masks. But the Illinois band also puts out some serious rock music. Black Label Society and Static-X round out the head-banging bill. 6 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $45. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
Section 8 comedy show from 9 to 11 p.m. at Ozona. $1.50 domestic longnecks. 4615 Greenville Ave. $10. 214-265-9105. ozonagrill.com.
Denton DJ Yeahdef presents his weekly '90s night. 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $5 for under 21, no cover for over 21. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
New CDs in stores today: (Besides all the Beatles remastered albums at midnight ...) Howie Day's Sound the Alarm, Yo La Tengo's Popular Songs, Saosin's In Search of Solid Ground, Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II, Phish's Joy. New DVDs: Crank 2, Fringe, The Office Season Five, Important Things With Demetri Martin Season One.
Today is the Free Day of Yoga at nearly any yoga studio, park, fitness facility or wellness center in the area. Class times vary by studio. Various locations, see Web site. Free. freewebs.com/dallasfreedayofyoga.
Tommy C Productions presents Detour Mondays at Mick's Bar. Each week features a different guest DJ who spins dance and hip-hop. 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J supply the music at Cool Out Mondays. Happy hour specials all night. 10 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Paul Slavens performs his weekly show in Denton. 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. Free. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.
Sun Club presents Disco Workout, featuring dance music from "the '70s and beyond," at 10 p.m. at Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. No cover. haileysclub.com.
After hours of teasing (Will it be classic country? Smooth jazz? Lithuanian talk, as Junior Miller suggested this morning on The Ticket?), 93.3 is finally out with its new format: "Today's hit music," as they're calling it, which sounds sorta like "Top 40." And the station is calling itself "I-93." Listen online here.
Stanley Kubrick's dark-comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove is one of those must-see-if-you-haven't-already films. The nuclear-crisis plot allows Peter Sellers to soar in multiple roles, including the president and the peculiar title character. George C. Scott's blustery pomp is a hoot. And the movie's final moments -- including Slim Pickens riding a warhead, cowboy-style -- rank among the all-time classics. Midnight (also Saturday at midnight). Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers Lane. $10. 214-764-9106. www.landmarktheaters.com.
The Detroit rap collective D12, a.k.a. Eminem's posse, is back on the road after an extended hiatus. Group member Proof was killed in 2006. Eminem got back in the game earlier this year with Relapse, and D12 is reportedly working on Pipe Dreams, its first album since 2004's chart-topper D12 World. But don't expect an onstage cameo from Eminem himself. Bizarre, Kuniva, Swifty and Co. should be the stars of this show. 8:30 p.m. Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams Parkway. $15. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
British rock veterans the Cult first made a splash in the mid-'80s with their hit "She Sells Sanctuary," and after two reunions, they're banging out the hits once again. Catch them while you can -- lead singer Ian Astbury indicated in July the band may no longer record together. 8:30 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $29.50-$65. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
Versatile comic D.L. Hughley has handled politics (CNN's D.L. Hughley Breaks the News), drama (Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip) and very silly humor (Scary Movie 3, Soul Plane). He's at his best onstage, so get to the Improv for his sharp take on current events. 8 and 10:30 p.m. (also various times Saturday and Sunday). Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road, Suite 250. $30. 972-404-8501. improv.com.
Rubber Gloves' week of no-cover shows continues with Sleep Whale, Dust Congress, Fergus & Geronimo, New Science Projects and Emil Rapstine. 9 p.m. Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St., Denton. No cover. 940-387-7781. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
The long wait for a new release is almost over for witty Dallas pop group Happy Bullets. Hydropanic at the Natatorium will be released this fall. With Drawn by Jaymz. 8 p.m. Lee Harvey's, 1807 Gould St. No cover. 214-428-1555. leeharveys.com.
It's nothing but fun when Denton band Boxcar Bandits gets together to play loose, beer-soaked bluegrass. With the Dan Family. 10 p.m. at the Moon Bar, 2911 W. Berry St., Fort Worth. $6. 817-926-9600. themoonbar.com.
Becky Middleton, Summer Ames and Camille Cortinas graced the cover of Quick last week, and now they're getting ready to share a bill for the first time. Opening Bell's not a huge place, so get there early to snag a seat. 8:30 p.m. Opening Bell South Side, 1409 S. Lamar St. $6. 214-565-0383. openingbellcoffee.com.
The House Party at M Street Bar. DJ ATG spins hip-hop and Top 40. No cover for ladies before 10:30 p.m. Party starts at 9 p.m. 3520 Greenville Ave. $10. 214-370-5500. mstreetbar.com.
2R Recordings presents Back 2 School Bash at Lizard Lounge. Raydar and Shaolin spin in the main room. Colt Smith and Pweezy spin opening sets. Doors at 9 p.m. 2424 Swiss Ave. No cover before 11 p.m. with school ID. $10 for 21 and up. $15 for under 21. 214-826-4769. thelizardlounge.com.
See Saturday and Sunday events, including This Will Destroy You and Paolo Nutini, after the jump.
In this week's issue, out today, you'll find a feature on Dallas metal newcomers Maleveller (above). It includes a Q&A with lead singer Brian Smith, who tells us that the band will start working on an album in the next few months. In the meantime, though, you can get a taste of the Maleveller sound by downloading three demos over at Parade of Flesh. Good tunes, but not a substitute for seeing the guys live. Do that as soon as you can.
And in the Liner Notes column, I give you a heads-up on the Boys Named Sue CD release events planned for next week.
To mark Idol Records' release of the new album The Hits Vol. Sue!, the Boys will take over the Libertine on Tuesday night for a listening party. Writes singer John Pedigo in an e-mail, "We have purchased a keg for the event. Thus, party to the maximus. Come on down. It'll be great! Like going to the Mac-Donalds!" And if you like what you hear on Tuesday, you'll want to attend the official CD-release show on Sept. 11 (with the King Bucks) at Sons of Hermann.
Here's a song from the new album to tide you over until Tuesday. Stream it hard.
Rubber Gloves' week of no-cover shows continues. Country and folk rule tonight's lineup, with Whiskey Folk Ramblers, the Slow Burners, Delmore Pilcrow, Spooky Folk and Daniel Folmer. 9 p.m. Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St., Denton. No cover. 940-387-7781. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
The Nasher presents showings of classic American movies on the first Thursday of every month. The best part: It's free. Watch the 1975 Oscar-winning drama One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, which follows a criminal who cons his way out of jail and into a mental hospital that's run by the infamous Nurse Ratched. 7 p.m. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St. Free. nashersculpturecenter.org.
Beatles cover band Hard Nights Day performs, starting at 6 p.m., at the Barley House. $2 wells all night. 5612 SMU Blvd. No cover. 214-824-0306. barleyhouse.com.
Girls Night Out at Plush. Robert Pennington and Rob Vaughn mix dance, hip-hop and Top 40. Groups of eight or more girls enjoy a complimentary bottle. 10 p.m. 1400 Main St. 214-606-1203. plushdallas.com.
Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka Party at the Hotel Capri. Complimentary sweet tea vodka cocktails from 9 to 11 p.m. Complimentary champagne and mimosas for the ladies until midnight. Doors at 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 817-729-1444. thehotelcapri.com.
To get a glimpse of Elvis Costello's full music repertoire, check out his excellent show Spectacle on Sundance Channel, in which he talks shop and plays along with artists of all stripes. You'll find him crooning old standards or belting out soul, blues and bluegrass. His latest CD is Secret, Profane & Sugarcane, a country-tinged effort produced by T. Bone Burnett. But keep your fingers crossed for the tracks you crave, such as "Veronica," "Alison," "Everyday I Write the Book" and "Watching the Detectives." 8 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $49.50-$69.50. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
Experimenting with new sounds is what electronic-ambient duo Florene does best, so expect to be challenged a bit in concert. Same goes for the other bands on this bill, during Rubber Gloves' "free week." With Zanzibar Snails, Lychgate and Nervous Curtains. 9 p.m. Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St., Denton. No cover. 940-387-7781. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
DJ Francisco spins electro-house and dance at Hotel Capri. $3 shot specials and $4 wells. 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
I don't own any Whitney Houston albums [kicking The Bodyguard soundtrack under desk], but I've always admired her big voice and even bigger white teeth. (See "Exhale -- Shoop Shoop" video.) Who hasn't?
So with the release of her new album I Look to You, Whitney takes to the stage on Good Morning America (6 a.m. Central) tomorrow for her first performance in seven years. (The four-song concert was actually already recorded today in Central Park). Then on Sept. 14, Oprah gets Whitney's first big interview.
Seven years. Has it been that long for one of music's biggest stars to get it together? Hell to the yes. Is she going to seem wiser, take a look back and be like, "Man, I'm over all that crap"? We hope so. Is she going to sweat profusely? Prolly.
At the very least, it'll be interesting to see if her face now even remotely looks like her overly air-brushed album cover...
Next Wednesday, America will witness yet another Beatles invasion, with remastered versions of all the band's classic albums hitting stores for the first time in two decades, as well as the release of the long-awaited video game The Beatles: Rock Band. [Begins to hyperventilate.]
But the big bash in Dallas will occur the night before at Good Records. On Tuesday, the Lower Greenville store will host an all-out Beatles celebration, including an early performance from the Dandy Warhols (possibly covering "Blackbird," we're told) and screenings of Magical Mystery Tour and Yellow Submarine. Local Fab Four cover band A Hard Night's Day will count down the minutes to midnight with a late performance.
Good Records manager Chris Penn says there'll be beer flowing and plenty of prizes (especially for the winner of the Beatles: Rock Band tourney). And at the end of all the fun, you'll be able to buy those remastered albums (or the additional mono and stereo box sets being released).
Now that you know what Good's got planned, it'd be pretty silly to wait and grab your Beatles goods at a big-box store.
Potent folk-rock band the Fruit Bats got started in Chicago a decade ago and is still going strong, having just released new album The Ruminant Band earlier this month. Fans headed to the show at the Loft can hit up Good Records a little earlier for a free stripped-down performance.
* 7 p.m. at Good Records, 1808 Greenville Ave. Free. goodrecords.com.
* 8 p.m. at the Loft, 1135 S. Lamar St. $12. theloftdallas.com.
Free Week at Rubber Gloves continues with RTB2, Rival Gang, Violent Squid and Drink to Victory. 9 p.m. 411 E. Sycamore, Denton. Free. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
Super Tuesdays at the Hotel Capri. Happy hour from 5:30 to 8 p.m. DJ Tek-neek spins dance and hip-hop mash-ups. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Denton DJ Yeahdef presents his weekly '90s night. 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $5 for under 21, no cover for over 21. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
New CDs in stores today:Whitney Houston's I Look to You, Chevelle's Sci-Fi Crimes, Drive-By Truckers' Fine Print, Beanie Sigel's Broad Street Bully, Pitbull's Rebelution.
Hey, it ain't like I've got the exclusive on Killtron's new mix, "Back up. Stack up. Sweat!" I'm probably jumping on it a few days late, to be honest. But it's been a helluva Monday companion, and for that, I'm thankful. He throws in a bunch of stuff that's danceable, but still sufficiently dark (I like when NIN's "Down In It" fades in). Very fitting for the summer-fall transition. Get the mix here.
Festivals and daylong shows are great, but we think Rubber Gloves has the best idea for showcasing the Denton music scene. Every year, the venerable music venue hosts Free Week, during which there's a free show every night. First up tonight: Bad Sports, Drug Mountain, the Uptown Bums and Fred Xeppelin and the Meatles. Doors at 9 p.m. Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St., Denton. Free. 940-387-7781. rubberglovesdentontx.com.
Tommy C Productions presents Detour Mondays at Mick's Bar. Each week features a different guest DJ who spins dance and hip-hop. 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J supply the music at Cool Out Mondays. Happy hour specials all night. 10 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Paul Slavens performs his weekly show in Denton. 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. Free. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.
* Final Friday's - the monthly hip-hop event at The Lounge (2800 Main St) will host a bevy of top-notch DFW groups at this week's "Back to School Bash" including Dem Southern Folkz, Loose Cannons, Mark Spitz and "Stick-N-Move" rapper SHO and others.
The super talented 11 year old prodigy producer VohnBeatz (myspace.com/vohndee) and 15 year old rhymer M-Pak, who recently released a collabo project together titled "Peer Pressure" (free download "here"), will also hit the stage. Doors 9:00pm, 21 & up $10. More info at www.myspace.com/djvizateem
Saturday 8/29
* The "LMFAO Party Rock Tour" at The Palladium (1135 S.Lamar) will feature the DFW Grammy winning headlining duo of Play-n-Skillz. They will be held down on stage by live band boys Big Red Rooster and a slew of addt'l guests w/ DJ NVS and DJ Krave on the wheels. Tickets $30, more info at thedallaspulse.com
Sunday 8/30
* The veteran hip-hop group Brand Nubian (Lord Jamar & Grand Puba) steps into the arena this Sunday for the RGB AfterParty at The Lounge (2810 Elm St). They are famous for b-boy classics like "Slow Down" and "Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down" plus it's always a bonus to see the legendary lyricist Puba spit on the mic.
Also performing Word Life, HeadKrack, Chucky Sly, Rage Almighty, Big Ced, DJ P-Nut and more. $20, Doors 9:00pm.
* The Shogun Store will host a Grand Opening party for their shoe & street wear location in Fort Worth (3054 B Univ. Drive). The event flows from 3:00pm-7:00pm, with food, giveaways and music by Niro. ShogunStore.com for details.
Visions: The Women's Expo unites shopping, cooking and relaxation services under one roof. Where else can you hone your makeup tips, watch a pole-dancing demonstration and learn about the latest in home design, all at the same time? 5 p.m. (also Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Dallas Market Hall, 2200 N. Stemmons Freeway. $10. adjuvantexpos.com/visions.
It's little wonder why rockers Tantric have maintained a solid following since they busted out of Louisville, Ky., in 1999. Hugo Ferreira's guttural growl over up-tempo melodies, ferocious guitars -- and sometimes electric violin -- makes for imaginative, ear-pleasing stuff. Their new album, Mind Control, just adds to the aural interest. 8 p.m. Trees, 2709 Elm St. $10.21. 214-741-1122. treesdallas.com.
Zombies usually aren't all that funny. Decomposed, slow and oozing with goo? Sure. But not funny. Simon Pegg's 2004 horror-comedy flick Shaun of the Dead shows that you can giggle with the undead. Just make sure you're relatively close to your favorite tavern, have a girlfriend way hotter than you deserve and a portly best friend who makes you laugh at every turn. Midnight (also Saturday at midnight). Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers Lane. $10. 214-764-9106. landmarktheatres.com.
Tommy C Productions and Access Dallas present House Party at M Street Bar. No cover for ladies before 11 p.m. Music provided by DJ ATG.10 p.m. 3520 Greenville Ave. $10. accessdallas.com.
See Saturday and Sunday events, including Depeche Mode at Superpages.com Center, after the jump.
It's Fight Night for The Ticket. Watch P1s beat the crap out of each other at the Village Country Club, 8308 Southwestern Blvd. The Hardline kicks things off at 3 p.m., fights start at 5:30. Free. theticket.com.
Take five good-looking guys, have them sing and dance to bubble-gum pop music, throw in some religion and sexual tension, and what do you get? Altar Boyz, a musical that spoofs a fictitious Christian boy band on a national soul-saving tour. Expect sexy biceps, hot dances and, of course, salvation. 8 p.m. KD Studio Theatre, 2600 N. Stemmons Freeway, Suite 180. $25-$30. uptownplayers.org.
Hair-metal parody band Steel Panther performs with Red Leather. 8 p.m. The Loft, 1135 S. Lamar St. $20. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
All Good Cafe is one of the best places to see Dallas band Elkhart. You can sit and listen intently to the thoughtful lyrics of its tempered alt-country tunes. The band will share a bill with LA's Austin Hartley-Leonard. 8 p.m. All Good Cafe, 2934 Main St. $5. allgoodcafe.com.
The Eli Young Band is based in Denton, but it's become nationally known for its songs about small-town living and loving. It plays a hometown show on the big stage at the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo. 9:30 p.m. 2217 N. Carroll Blvd., Denton. northtexasstatefair.com.
Happy Hour Thursday at Go Fish. Complimentary sushi until 7:30 p.m. $5 martini specials, wine and wells and $3 beers. Music from Jose G. Happy hour starts at 6 p.m. 5301 Alpha Road. No cover. 972-980-1919. gofishoceanclub.com.
I Love Co-ed at Purgatory. A college ID gets guys in for $5 until 11 p.m. No cover for ladies until 11 p.m. Music by Billy the Kidd, ATG, Hex and DTrain. Doors open at 10 p.m. 2208 Main St. $10. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.
Huntington Ink Party at Plush. John Huntington will be on hand to host. DJs Rob Vaughn and Robert Pennington spin. Groups of eight or more girls receive a complimentary bottle. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. myspace.com/plushdallas.
EMG presents the Dirty and Up Martini Party at the Hotel Capri. Video DJ Jammin Joe performs. Complimentary martinis from 9 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
The Dallas country star did more than 200 radio interviews in 24 hours. I'm taking bets on how many times he was asked about his influences.
From AP:
Country singer Jack Ingram is talked out.
Guinness World Record spokeswoman Laura Plunkett says Ingram set a record for most consecutive radio interviews in 24 hours.
Ingram gave 215 interviews between 8 a.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. Wednesday as part of a promotional blitz for his new album, Big Dreams & High Hopes.
From the base of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, he spoke by phone with radio stations in most of the 50 states and parts of Canada, Ireland and Australia. He not only broke the record, he annihilated it. The previous mark was 96.
He says in a statement: "After that last 24 hours, I officially have nothing left to say."
Ingram's latest hit, "Barefoot and Crazy," is No. 11 on the Billboard country chart.
The Melvins, noted grandfathers of grunge, perform at 9:30 p.m. House of Blues' Cambridge Room, 2200 N. Lamar St. $16. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
Hardworking Dallas singer-songwriter Becky Middleton will be one of the first to take the stage at the new Tomorrow's Headliners series presented in House of Blues' restaurant venue. Grab a bite and enjoy her melodic songs about love and heartbreak. 10 p.m. House of Blues' Voodoo Lounge, 2200 N. Lamar St. $5. 214-976-2853. houseofblues.com.
I Heart Wednesday at Plush. Resident DJ Willie Trimmer spins hip-hop, house, and Top 40. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. myspace.com/plushdallas.
Beat University at Mick's Bar. DJ Pierre and DJ Yosh spin dance, hip-hop and rock mash-ups. $3 drink specials all night. Doors open at 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Resident DJ Francisco spins electro-house at Hotel Capri. $3 shot specials and $4 wells. Doors open at 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Not much else to say. Here are the instrux on getting the tickets, via a press release:
Southern Comfort announces The Polyphonic Spree will headline the Dallas show of the Southern Comfort Presents: underCOVER tour on Sept. 24 at The Palladium Ballroom. The Polyphonic Spree will give an up close and personal look into their musical influences, paying tribute to the artists and covering the very songs that helped forge the sounds you hear today. DJ Lord of Public Enemy will open the show mashing up old school beats with new school hits.
Date: Thursday, Sept. 24
Where: The Palladium Ballroom, 1135 South Lamar, Dallas, TX
Time: Doors open at 7 p.m. with DJ Lord's opening set beginning at 8 p.m.
Location: please visit www.southerncomfort.com/undercover and www.facebook.com/southerncomfort
Cost: Free, fans must text "DALLAS" to 68405 to receive the show's ticket code. Attendees must be 21 and over.
Midlake's Eric Pulido broke the silence about his band's long-awaited new album in an interview with Under the Radar's site last week. No official date to report for The Courage of Others, the follow-up to critical fave The Trials of Van Occupanther, but Pulido did throw out February 2010 of next year as a possibility. And despite the interviewer trying to work every possible angle to get the goods on the new songs, Pulido would only hint at a heavier and darker folk sound for the new stuff, influenced by '70s bands such as Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span. We'll tell you more when there's more to tell. I just hope there's a song on the new set as gorgeous and addictive as "Bandits" (above).
Planing to take a day trip to the big Toadies fest this weekend but don't have your tickets yet? Try winning them at Good Records. Writes store manager Chris Penn:
Come into Good Records and buy any Texas artist CD or LP and you will be automatically registered to win a pair of tickets to Dia De Los Toadies on 8/29 at Glen Rose, TX w/ Toadies, Secret Machines, 1100 Springs, Bowling For Soup, Ben Kweller, Boom Boom Box...we have 5 pairs of tix...drawing will be held on 8/27...if you don't win on Thursday get yourselves some tickets as this is the PERFECT way to end the summer.
Los Angeles bands Anavan and Dazzler bring the party to Dallas tonight at Fallout Lounge, 835 Exposition Drive. Time and price TBA. falloutlounge.com or anavan.com.
Rudy Rush is a vet of Showtime at the Apollo, Chappelle's Show and Def Comedy Jam. Catch his stand-up act at 8 p.m. Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road, Suite 250. $20. 972-404-8501. improv.com.
Super Tuesdays at the Hotel Capri. Happy hour and complimentary valet from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. DJ Tek-neek spins dance and hip-hop mash-ups. Doors open at 5 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Denton DJ Yeahdef presents his weekly '90s night. 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $5 for under 21, no cover for over 21. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
New CDs in stores today:Jack Ingram's Big Dreams & High Hopes, Matisyahu's Light, Arctic Monkeys' Humbug, Colbie Caillat's Breakthrough. New DVDs: Adventureland, Duplicity, Fighting.
Los Angeles bands Anavan and Dazzler both make music that will get a crowd moving. Dazzler alternates between new wave and power pop influences, while headliner Anavan just concentrates on the infectious grooves. Joining the party will be Houston act Motion Turns It On. 9 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $6 and $8. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
Tommy C Productions presents Detour Mondays at Mick's Bar. Each week features a different guest DJ spinning dance and hip-hop. 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J supply the music at Cool Out Mondays. Happy hour specials all night. 10 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Paul Slavens performs his weekly show in Denton. 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. Free. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.
Local alt-country superstars Old 97's will make their debut at Fort Worth's premier concert hall, and they're bringing with them up-and-coming band Telegraph Canyon. The concert should revisit all the Old 97's albums, plus solo selections from Rhett Miller's recent self-titled release. 8 p.m. Bass Performance Hall, 4th and Calhoun streets, Fort Worth. $25-$49. 817-212-4200. basshall.com.
Veteran local act Slobberbone's reunion shows always bring in scads of die-hard fans. But the star of the Granada's fifth-anniversary event just might be Danny Balis, who is debuting a solo CD full of gorgeous, melancholy country tunes, including the Don Williams-worthy first single "Tethered." With Macon Greyson. 8 p.m. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $12-$20. 214-824-9933. granadatheater.com.
Dallas hip-hop 'n' rock band Big Red Rooster will play a homecoming show to close out its We Hate We Love tour. Expect several new songs that will appear on the group's next record. With opening acts PDA, Jokersdeck, Ty City and Day Blues. 9:30 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. $5. 214-828-1914. thecaverndallas.com.
Fans of ear-splitting rock might want to pull themselves away from the new Trees for a night to check out a show by Max Cady. They're back from the dead with some new members after a yearlong hiatus. 10:30 p.m. Bryan Street Tavern, 4315 Bryan St. 214-821-4447. bryanstreettavern.com.
Def Leppard's melodic songs (see: "Photograph," "Pour Some Sugar on Me") helped form the sonic landscape of the '80s and '90s, while Poison blasted us with fun hair and showed us their tender side ("Every Rose Has Its Thorn"). And Cheap Trick? There's way more to them than simply "The Flame," you'll see. 7 p.m. Superpages.com Center, 1818 1st Ave. $29.50-$125. ticketmaster.com.
Check out the Late Night Block Party at the galleries and grounds of the Dallas Museum of Art, Crow Collection of Asian Art and Nasher Sculpture Center. You'll find a variety of entertainment options to keep you busy till midnight: Bollywood dancers, outdoor performances, henna tattoo artists, karaoke contest, lectures and showings of The Princess Bride and Rear Window. Check DMA's Web site for a full schedule. 6 p.m. to midnight. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood. $10 at DMA; free at Crow and Nasher. 214-922-1200 or dm-art.org.
Access Dallas presents Naked Fridays at Mick's Bar. No dress code, come as you are. DJ ATG spins hip-hop, dance and R&B. $3 shot specials all night. 8 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-527-6241. myspace.com/micksbar.
Back 2 School Bash at M Street Bar. Music provided by DJ ATG. Girls in naughty school girl outfits get in free. 10 p.m. 3520 Greenville Ave. $10. accessdallas.com.
See Saturday and Sunday events, including Lil Wayne, Incubus and Sugar Ray, after the jump.
Got a few high-profile CD release shows lined up for the weekend. First up, Dallas singer-songwriter Jayson Bales and his backing band, the Charmers, will debut new set Along the Fault Line on Friday at Poor David's Pub. Haven't had a chance to listen to the whole album just yet, but Jason sent along a new track recently. It's a different sound for him; there's definitely a U2 vibe in there whether intended or not ...
Jayson Bales and the Charmers, "Death Takes No Holiday":
Fort Worth's Telegraph Canyon (featured prominently in this week's print version) take new album The Tide and the Current down I-30 this weekend, playing Bass Hall with the Old 97's Friday and Double Wide with Dove Hunter Saturday. All the new record's songs are great, but here's my favorite, for whatever reason ...
Telegraph Canyon, "A Light in the Field":
And let's not forget Danny Balis' Too Much Living debut Friday at the Granada's anniversary bash. If you haven't already, download first single "Tethered" here.
Staind has seen the mountaintop of rock stardom, with a slew of No. 1 albums and songs (including hits "It's Been Awhile" and "So Far Away"). Brainy rock trio Chevelle is led by brothers Pete and Sam Loeffler. Their new album, Sci-Fi Crimes, is set for release on Sept. 1. 7:30 p.m. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. $36.50. 1-800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.
Simple folk songs are elevated by Denton singer Sabra Laval, whose vocals range from smoky and jazzy to angelic. Her set at City Tavern will be balanced by the kick-to-the-teeth blues of co-headliner New Science Projects. With Dear Human. 9 p.m. City Tavern, 1402 Main St. Cover TBA. 214-745-1402. myspace.com/dallascitytavern.
Last Days of Summer at Purgatory. hosted by Katrina Darrell, a.k.a the bikini girl from American Idol. All girls in bikinis get no cover until 11 p.m. The best bikini body wins $250. Doors open at 10 p.m. 2208 Main St. $10 for guys, $5 for girls. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.
Girls Night Out at Plush. Groups of eight or more girls receive a complimentary bottle. $2 martinis until 11 p.m. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. myspace.com/plushdallas.
Champagne Thursday at the Hotel Capri. Complimentary champagne and mimosas for ladies until midnight. Half-price select bottles all evening. $5 you-call-its all night. Doors at 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Want an East Dallas treat? Don Cento will accompany singers Dave Little, Chad Stockslager (who's been doing a lot of solo material of late) and Laura Harrell during a little song swap tonight at All Good Cafe. 8 p.m. at 2934 Main St. 214-742-5362 or allgoodcafe.com.
The legendary Paul McCartney performs at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington at 7:30 p.m. A handful of tickets are still available. $65-$250. ticketmaster.com.
Baltimore duo Ear Pwr injects the spirit and fun of dance-pop into its indie-rock tunes. Its fans should find opening acts Toro y Moi and Giggle Party equally thrilling. 8 p.m. Pastime Tavern, 1503 S. Ervay St. Cover TBA. 214-565-0085 or myspace.com/earpwr THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED TO GOOD RECORDS. 1808 Greenville Ave. No cover, but donations encouraged. paradeofflesh.com.
Denton act Darktown Strutters is one of the more buzzworthy groups in North Texas, and touts a thought-provoking mix of lo-fi electronic tracks and stylized female vocals. With Archibald Adams and No Mas Bodas. 8 p.m. at Rembrandt's Pub, 703 McKinney Ave. No cover. 214-468-0073 or caferembrandtdallas.com.
Denton rock duo RTB2 performs with Dirty Sound and Here Holy Spain at 9 p.m. City Tavern, 1402 Main St. citytaverndowntown.com.
I Heart Wednesday at Plush. 12-Inch Pimps DJ DJ Willie Trimmer spins hip-hop, house, and Top 40. 9 p.m. 1400 Main St. No cover. 214-606-1203. myspace.com/plushdallas.
Beat University at Mick's Bar. DJ Pierre and DJ Yosh spin dance, hip-hop, rap and rock mash-ups. $3 drink specials all night. Doors open at 6 p.m. 2825 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-827-0039. myspace.com/micksbar.
Resident DJ Francisco spins electro-house at Hotel Capri. $3 shot specials and $4 wells. Doors open at 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Apparently there are still a few tickets left to tomorrow night's huge Paul McCartney show at Cowboys Stadium, so get on it.
In the meantime, we thought we'd give the opening act for tomorrow's show a little love. Irish three-piece group the Script has caught ears in the U.S. of late with its smooth, melodic pop hit "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" (video above). Since they know their way around a melody, we asked the guys to tell us what songs they're loving right now. Drummer Glen Power came through with an interesting little list. Listen to his picks and read his thoughts on each song:
1. Elbow - Grounds for Divorce: "I love the vibe of this song, the way the melody kicks in all heavy and the hooks are killer!"
2. Citizen Cope - Bullet in a Target: "The lyrics are very poignant to the times."
3. Train - Calling all Angels: "It's a great message in this song."
4. Miike Snow - Animal: "I love his whole flow on his vocals."
5. The Police - Every Breath You Take: "Love the simple vibe of the drums on this one, the way they accent the song, great song."
6. U2 - Where the Streets Have No Name: "The video for this is amazing and the way the song builds is astounding, the guitars come alive all over the track."
7. Carolina Liar - Show Me What I'm Looking For: "Great hook in this song, great lyrics."
Jason Janik mentioned a few months back that he'd snapped the O's for an Alternative Press feature, but we had no idea the local bluegrass duo would be named as one of the "100 best bands of 2009" by the mag. Good on 'em. Here's a link to Janik's blog item about the clip.
Rap star Mos Def performs at the House of Blues, and he's joined by Jay Electronica, the up-and-coming rapper and producer -- and recently a new daddy with Dallas' own Erykah Badu. 8 p.m. 2200 N. Lamar St. $30-$75. ticketmaster.com.
The energy of Abba's songs weaves through Mamma Mia, the musical about a daughter trying to find out who her father is -- among three different men -- so he can walk her down the aisle on her wedding day. The real challenge here, though, will be getting all those songs out of your head. 8 p.m. (also various times through Aug. 30). Fair Park Music Hall, 909 1st Ave. $25-$80. ticketmaster.com.
Denton DJ Yeahdef brings consistently healthy crowds out to his weekly '90s night. You'll hear a little bit of everything, provided it was released in the last decade. 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $5 for under 21, no cover for over 21. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
Disqo Disco at Fallout Lounge, hosted by Sydney Confirm DJs. 835 Exposition Drive. 10 p.m. myspace.com/disqodisco.
New CDs in stores today:Sean Paul's Imperial Blaze, Third Eye Blind's Ursa Major, Sister Hazel's Release, Mutemath's Armistice, Ledisi's Turn Me Loose. New DVDs: The Last House on the Left, The Simpsons Season 12, Dexter Season 3.
This year's Restaurant Week -- when more than 130 restaurants will offer three-course prix fixe meals for $35 to raise funds for the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope Home -- begins today. For a full list of participating restaurants, visit dallasnews.com/entertainment/restaurantweek.
Tennessee hard-rock band Saliva headlines a bill that also features Taking Down and the Cast at the newly reopened Deep Ellum club Trees. 7 p.m. 2709 Elm St. $16.50. 214-651-0773. treesdallas.com.
Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J supply the music at Cool Out Mondays. Happy hour specials all night. 10 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Paul Slavens performs his weekly show in Denton. 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. Free. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.
Sun Club presents Disco Workout, featuring dance music from "the '70s and beyond," at 10 p.m. at Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. No cover. haileysclub.com.
I somehow missed this show announcement the other day -- Thievery Corporation will come to House of Blues on Oct. 4. It's a special show whose proceeds go to the AIDS charity Global Fund. Get your tickets here starting tomorrow. Wonder if the D.C. duo has experienced a bump from the use of its hypnotic music (above) in one of True Blood's creepiest scenes this season (demonic orgy, anyone?). Guess we'll see.
Scarlett Johansson has teamed up with Pete Yorn for this catchy new duet called "Relator." It's earwormy, indeedy, but ScarJo sings as if she's got a wad of cotton stuck in her throat. Her style's a bit too affected for me, too ... what thinks ye?
Historic Deep Ellum club Trees reopens with a reunion of Dallas hard-rock band Slow Roosevelt. Read Hunter's take here. Doors at 7 p.m. 2709 Elm St. $15. treesdallas.com.
Longtime funnyman and Yale School of Drama grad David Alan Grier has had memorable roles on TV (In Living Color, Chocolate News) and movies (The Woodsman, Boomerang, A Soldier's Story). His affable persona and silly brand of humor should be a treat when he's in stand-up-comedy mode. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. (also various times Saturday and Sunday). Addison Improv, 4980 Belt Line Road, Suite 250. $25 and $27. 972-404-8501 or improv.com.
Quentin Tarantino's new war flick Inglourious Basterds will soon be in theaters. If it's half as good as Pulp Fiction, it'll be tremendous. Tarantino's seminal 1994 hit is still a brilliant bit of moviemaking, thanks to the priceless dialogue, primarily between Samuel L. Jackson and John Travolta. And there has never been a better scene involving murder, Bible quotes and tasty burgers. Midnight (also on Saturday). Inwood Theatre, 5458 W. Lovers Lane. $10. 214-764-9106 or landmarktheatres.com.
Experimental, upbeat pop duo Disco: Hate is composed of former Mount Righteous members Casey Colby and Clint Parker. They'll celebrate their new CD, Meet Me in the Bathroom, at this show. With New Science Projects and the County Lines. 9 p.m. Rubber Gloves, 411 E. Sycamore St., Denton. $5. 940-387-7781 or rubberglovesdentontx.com.
Girls Gone Kinki at Kinki, hosted by Nick Riche from thedirty.com, and featuring fire eaters and the models of Kinki. Music by resident DJ Pyro and Billy the Kidd.10 p.m. 3606 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-874-0400. kinkilounge.com.
The Church presents Andy Laplegua of Combichrist at the Lizard Lounge. Leplegua spins, with additional sets from DJ Virus and DJ Per. 9 p.m. 2424 Swiss Ave. $10 for 21 and up. $15 for under 21. 214-826-4769. thelizardlounge.com.
The House Party at M Street Bar. DJ ATG spins hip-hop and top 40. No cover for the ladies before 10:30 p.m. Party starts at 9 p.m. 3520 Greenville Ave. $10. 214-370-5500. mstreetbar.com.
See Saturday and Sunday events, including Marilyn Manson, Blue October and Here in Arms, after the jump.
Check out this week's local-music profile, a Q&A with Here In Arms frontman Brent Engel. Fans of Americana are sure to get into these guys. Brent was nice enough to let me share a song from the new vinyl LP Outlaws.
Says Brent, "'Darlin'' has always been a real special song to me. ... It's about being in love. It puts a smile on my face because I mean every word of it. I wish I was really that smooth!"
If you like what you hear, head to City Tavern Saturday night for the band's CD release show, also featuring RTB2 and Life in Jersey.
Want a pair of tix to Saturday night's hipsteriffic Los Campesinos!/Girls/Smith Westerns show at the Granada? Alls you gotta do is be the first to e-mail me (hhauk [at] quickdfw.com) with "Campesinos" in the subject line, and a sentence or two in the body about the last great show you saw in Dallas. Yeah, I'm making you write something because I am a hard, cold bitch. Get to gettin'.
The debut album from the Dallas rapper -- who was recently featured on Quick's cover -- starts out at No. 36 on the Billboard 200 pop albums chart, right behind Kenny Chesney and ahead of Beyonce. Nice work! Wonder how many ice cream paint jobs that will afford him ...
What: Maxx Moon w/ DJ Schwa & Opportunity Assassin
Where: The Lounge (2810 Elm St., Dallas Deep Ellum)
When: Thursday, August 13th
Cost: $6, doors early
As noted in today's "Day Tripper", newly formed hip-hop group Maxx Moon will make their official debut with tonight's Dallas performance at The Lounge. The duo is the creation of the heavy touring lyricist Astronautalis (myspace.com/astronautalis) and the rising star in vocalist/producer Picnictyme (myspace.com/picnictyme).
"If Johnny Cash made an album with Gnarls Barkley and the Gorillaz, it'd sound something like Maxx Moon", described Picnic (who recently produced tracks for rapper Johnny Polygon and "Day n Nite" artist Kid Cudi). They've only leaked a few teaser tracks, so check them out tonight, with special guest Mes the Jive Turkey, if you want a glimpse into their upcoming Maxx Moon project.
We've heard a couple of tracks from Maxx Moon, the Picnic-Astronautalis hip-hop duo: last year's hypnotizing leak "Mr. Colourful" and the newer, hyper tune "Urban Outfitters," which is on the 2009 Kixpo mix tape. Here's a chance to see them do their thing live, and hear a few more new tracks. 8 p.m. The Lounge on Elm St., 2810 Elm St. $6-$8.myspace.com/theloungeonelmst.
Dashboard Confessional guitarist John Lefler performs with Salim Nourallah, the Moncho Poncho and Winslow Bright. Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. $10 and $15. granadatheater.com.
Andrew Savage's two musical projects are among the most enjoyable we've come across in the past few months. The full band Teenage Cool Kids offers undeniably catchy indie-pop, while duo Fergus & Geronimo plays a down-and-dirty take on the Motown sound. With Smith Westerns and Girls. 8 p.m. Mable Peabody's, 1215 E. University Drive, Denton. $5. 940-566-9910.
Veteran metal group Judas Priest is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its British Steel album by performing it live in its entirety -- a first. 7 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $59.50. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Third-anniversary party at Suite. SKAM artist DJ Vice will spin. Must RSVP to attend. 10 p.m. 4515 Travis St. No cover. 469-223-0567. E-mail reservations@suitedallas.com.
Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea Vodka Party at the Hotel Capri. Complimentary sweet tea vodka cocktails from 9 to 11 p.m. Complimentary champagne and mimosas for the ladies until midnight. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 817-729-1444. thehotelcapri.com.
Girls Night Out at Plush. Robert Pennington and Rob Vaughn mix dance, hip-hop and Top 40. Groups of eight or more girls enjoy a complimentary bottle. 10 p.m. 1400 Main St. 214-606-1203. myspace.com/plushdallas.
Pimps and Hoes Party at Purgatory. Girls in "working girl" gear and guys in pimp outfits enjoy no cover before 11 p.m. Billy the Kidd, Hex, ATG and DTrain spin throughout the night, and there will be a costume contest and cash drop. Doors open at 10 p.m. 2208 Main St. $10. 972-567-3068. accessdallas.com.
Had a great time last night sitting in with Reid Robinson and Sista Whitenoise during their 'Sonic Assembly Power Hour' on KNON-FM 89.3. They took time out from their quarterly pledge drive to let me play some songs I like (you can make pledges to the station and the show in particular here). You'll find my playlist after the jump.
But before that, let me pull out the soapbox for a sec. If you haven't listened to KNON before, do. It's the closest thing to free-form radio that exists in Dallas. Tune in any given night, and you're likely to hear deep blues, Latin, hip-hop and R&B cuts. And Sonic Assembly's playing loads of local artists of all genres during its weekly Tuesday late-night slots. So, listen and learn.
I'll be a guest DJ on tonight's 'Sonic Assembly Power Hour' on KNON-FM 89.3, but that's not the reason you should tune in. Tonight, hosts Reid Robinson and DJ Sista Whitenoise will be doing a little pledge drive for the station. Your dollaz can help an important part of the city stay afloat, so call in, make pledges, and you could even win some concert tix. 10 p.m. to midnight. Don't forget!
Denton DJ Yeahdef brings consistently healthy crowds out to his weekly '90s night. You'll hear a little bit of everything, provided it was released in the last decade. 10 p.m. Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. $5 for under 21, no cover for over 21. 940-323-1160. haileysclub.com.
Disqo Disco at Fallout Lounge, hosted by Sydney Confirm DJs. 835 Exposition Drive. 10 p.m. myspace.com/disqodisco.
Kickback Tuesdays at The Lounge on Elm St. Music by Big Daddie the DJ. No cover before 10 p.m. Doors open at 7. 2810 Elm St. $10. 214-418-1511. myspace.com/kickbacktuesdays.
New CDs in stores today:Cobra Starship's Hot Mess, George Strait's Twang, CAVO's Bright Days, Dark Nights, Slaughterhouse's Slaughterhouse. New DVDs: The Paul Rudd comedy I Love You, Man, Zac Efron's 17 Again, and, at long last, Super Friends: The Lost Episodes.
Say it ain't so! The word got out after a press release from AEG this morning included a line about Wednesday's Cool Kids/Clipse show at the Granada being called off. Well, there's no official verdict from the Granada yet -- venue reps tell us they're in talks with show organizers at the moment, but can't explain the situation any further. We'll get more info if the cancellation is finalized (as well as info about refunds.) But until then, let's all hold out hope for a last-minute miracle ...
UPDATE: No word yet from the Granada, but Gorilla vs. Bear (who's listed as the show's presenter) tweets, "Dallas: Clipse/Cool Kids show at Granada has been CANCELED. Have no idea why, as we haven't been given any reason, official or otherwise."
UPDATE #2: Granada confirms in a tweet: "OK...it is finally official. Clipse & The Cool Kids have cancelled their show. Refunds on the way... So sorry guys, we're disappointed too!"
UPDATE #3: Word from a PR source is that Cool Kids are trying to resked show for next month. We shall see ...
(Hey, if the Cool Kids can't make it, why not let this band play? I like it better live, anyway.)
OK, that headline might have been a tad misleading. You're not going to be eating corporate-approved Southern dishes prepared by dirty band boys. House of Blues will begin turning over its restaurant stage, known as the Voodoo Lounge Stage, to local and regional up-and-comers on a weekly basis. The "Tomorrow's Headliners Concert Series" kicks off Wednesday with a performance by the Josh Weathers Band (above). Cover's $5. More deets from the press release (and a schedule) after the jump.
Introspective Canadian alt-rockers Our Lady Peace regaled the '90s with a slew of hits, including "Clumsy" and "Innocent" (which American Idol winner and Peace fan David Cook remade). Now the team from Toronto is back, touring behind their new album, Burn, Burn. With Electric Touch. 8 p.m. House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $20-$50. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Vocalist Desiree Anastasia at Absinthe Lounge at 10 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. 1409 S. Lamar St. 214-941-9338. No cover. absinthelounge.net.
Schwa, Fugita 5, Hot Flash and Big J supply the music at Cool Out Mondays. Happy hour specials all night. 10 p.m. The Cavern, 1914 Greenville Ave. Free. thecaverndallas.com.
Paul Slavens performs his weekly show in Denton. 10 p.m. Dan's Silverleaf, 103 Industrial St., Denton. Free. 940-320-2000 or danssilverleaf.com.
Sun Club presents Disco Workout, featuring dance music from "the '70s and beyond," at 10 p.m. at Hailey's, 122 Mulberry St., Denton. No cover. haileysclub.com.
Want two tickets to the sold-out Aug. 15 Blue October/Switchfoot show at House of Blues? We'll be giving them away today during the noon hour on Twitter. We're at twitter.com/quicknightlife, and you'll need to follow the instructions in our tweet to win the tix. Start following now ...
With Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp at the same show, it's almost like we get our own personal Farm Aid. See this all-star lineup at the new home of the Airhogs. All three artists have mile-long song lists to pull from in concert, but we're hoping there will be a few collaborations. 5:30 p.m. QuikTrip Park, 1600 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie. $67.50. 972-504-9383 or airhogsbaseball.com.
Nineteen-member Canadian outfit Broken Social Scene likes its pop orchestral and grand. And with that many people, it's kinda hard not to sound that way. Sit back and enjoy their melodic indie rock ... after you watch how they manage to fit every member of the group onstage. 9 p.m. Palladium Ballroom, 1135 S. Lamar St. $20. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com
Mike Epps has been honing his acting chops in recent years in comic films such as Next Friday and The Hangover, and dramas Something New and Roll Bounce. But don't be surprised when he settles back into stand-up nicely, since that's where he got his start. 8 p.m. Nokia Theatre, 1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie. $29.50-$49.50. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Austin singer-songwriter Bob Schneider performs at the Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave. With Odis, Charlie Shafter and the Gnomes. 8 p.m., doors at 7 p.m. $17 and $22. granadatheater.com.
Austin electronic act Vega performs at The Lounge on Elm St. With Til We're Blue or Destroy and Blixaboy. 2810 Elm St. $8. myspace.com/theloungeonelmst.
SEED 2009, the latest edition of this recurring art-meets-music fundraising event will showcase lanterns made from coffee tins by 20 local artists. Taking the stage will be rock bands True Widow and Airline, as well as folk singer Glen Farris. 7 p.m. Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St. Cover TBA. artconspiracy.org.
Dallas singer-songwriter Matthew Bridgman will help provide the perfect vibe for a low-key night at Opening Bell. Think slow, sad folk songs in the style of Damien Rice. With Jacob Metcalf. 9 p.m. Opening Bell's Southside location, 1409 S. Lamar St. Suggested donation of $5. 214-565-0383. openingbellcoffee.com.
We haven't heard new music from subtly spiritual Dallas pop band Radiant in quite a while, but that hasn't stopped it from drawing good crowds whenever it decides to play live. With Air Review. 8:30 p.m. Curtain Club, 2800 Main St. Cover TBA. curtainclub.com.
Top Notch Entertainment presents a bikini contest at Primal. DJ Nasty Boy spins dance and hip-hop. 10 p.m. 7402 Greenville Ave. Suite 101. No cover for ladies. For guys, $5 before 10:30 p.m., $10 after. 469-826-9472. topnotchent.com.
2R Recordings presents Then and Now at the Lizard Lounge. DJs Raydar, Shaolin, Pweezy, Edzilla and Kidd Love spin new school while Kidd Koas, Hex, Joe CN and Audio Pimp spin old school. Doors open at 9 p.m. 2424 Swiss Ave. No cover for ladies before 11 p.m. $10 for 21 and up, $15 for under 21. 214-826-4769. thelizardlounge.com.
First Friday Fling at Absinthe Lounge. The Goldfish Girls start the night with old-school hip-hop. DJ Mind Control spins at 10 p.m. Doors at 4 p.m. 1409 S. Lamar St. No cover. 214-941-9338. absinthelounge.net.
The House Party at M Street Bar. ATG spins hip-hop and Top 40. No cover for ladies before 10:30 p.m. Doors at 9 p.m. 3520 Greenville Ave. $10. 214-370-5500. mstreetbar.com.
See Saturday and Sunday events after the jump, including Method Man/Redman/Ghostface Killah and Motley Crue.
Female-fronted metal band Otep has put in its time on the Ozzfest tour and released three albums. Its heavy sound should rattle the walls of intimate venue the Loft. 7 p.m. The Loft, 1135 S. Lamar St. $17.50. 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Freestyle rap champ Eyedea performs with Abilities at 8 p.m. at the House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $20-$35. houseofblues.com.
Philip Schanbaum's birthday party at Suite. Resident DJ Joe Vega spins, along with a performance from He Say She Say. Black-and-white attire is required. Must RSVP. 10 p.m. 4515 Travis St. No cover. 469-223-0567. reservations@suitedallas.com.
The RZ Group presents Spin City Volume 2 at Kinki. Local DJs NVS and Tekneek battle. 10 p.m. 3606 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-874-0400. kinkilounge.com.
The 10 Cane Rum Party at the Hotel Capri. Complimentary rum cocktails from 8 to 11 p.m. Champagne and mimosas for the ladies until midnight. Doors open for happy hour at 6 p.m. 2020 Greenville Ave. No cover. 214-370-9944. thehotelcapri.com.
Girls Night Out at Plush. Robert Pennington and Rob Vaughn mix dance, hip-hop and Top 40. Groups of eight or more girls get a complimentary bottle. 10 p.m. 1400 Main St. 214-606-1203. myspace.com/plushdallas.
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